The UPDF has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia under bilateral arrangements and plans to complete the full exit of all forces, including those under the African Union mission, by the end of 2027.
Retired Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, once one of Uganda’s most senior military officers, has been arrested in Soroti over alleged subversive activities. His career was marked by rapid promotions and deep controversy.
Security forces have arrested retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu in Soroti City after a manhunt. The UPDF says he was involved in subversive activities and plans to destabilise the Teso sub-region. Weapons and military items were reportedly recovered.
President Museveni has directed that retired Lt Col Eng. John Baptist Egesa, Uganda’s most celebrated voluntary blood donor, be accorded an official burial with full military honours in Busia.
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has flagged off Battle Group 48 for deployment under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia after completing pre-deployment training in Singo.
The General Court Martial in Makindye has further remanded former Chief of Military Intelligence Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi until September 24 after his surety failed to show up for his bail hearing.
Former UPDF officer Michael Katungi Mpeirwe has been extradited from Luzira Prison to the United States to face trial on drug trafficking, firearms, and terrorism-related charges.
Two retired UPDF generals who previously headed military intelligence, Maj Gen Abel Kandiho and Brig Gen Charles Bakahumura, have been arrested as investigations into alleged false intelligence and treachery continue.
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba joined African heads of state in Gabon for the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations and held private talks with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday presided over the retirement ceremony of 19 UPDF General Officers at State House, Entebbe. He congratulated them for their service and advised them on wise investment of their benefits.
Parliament has approved the deployment of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces contingent to the Gaza Strip as part of the proposed International Stabilisation Force. The move follows a request channelled through US President Donald Trump’s emissaries and is seen as carrying both security and diplomatic significance.
Officer Cadet Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and grandson of President Museveni, has graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Fellow Ugandan Andrew Bakira Ruyondo was awarded the International Sword.
Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to present the state of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, key achievements and resource requirements for the UPDF.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces have finally withdrawn from the premises of Nation Media Group Uganda. Management has, however, advised staff not to return immediately as the company’s internal security team continues safety and security assessments.
