Parliament Blocks Push to Summon Gen Muhoozi Over UPDF Bill Debate
MPs reject motion to summon Gen Muhoozi, revealing deep divisions over military oversight in UPDF Amendment Bill 2025.
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Lawyers Warn UPDF Bill Defies Supreme Court, Threatens Civil Rights
Ugandan lawyers say UPDF Bill violates Supreme Court ruling, undermines civil rights, and risks legal invalidation without major changes.
Controversial UPDF Bill Stirs Outrage Over Civilian Trials in Military Courts
Uganda’s new UPDF Bill sparks backlash over fears of civilian trials in military courts, despite a Supreme Court ruling.
NEC Opens Armored Vehicle Showroom Along Entebbe Road
NEC and Streit Group open armored vehicle showroom on Entebbe Road, showcasing Uganda’s local manufacturing strength and boosting security sector visibility.
UPDF Officer Killed in Lake Kyoga Clash
UPDF officer killed on Lake Kyoga sparks urgent calls to review army’s role in enforcing Uganda’s fishing regulations.
UPDF Apologizes for Kawempe North By-Election Brutality
UPDF admits to “operational mistakes” in Kawempe by-election violence as journalists face escalating attacks. Full details.
MP Ssemujju Demands Transparency on UPDF’s Role in Congo, South Sudan
Kira MP Ssemujju urges Parliament to demand UPDF briefings amid alleged chemical weapons use and covert deployments.
UPDF Mourns the Loss of Col. David Byaruhanga
Colonel David Byaruhanga, UPDF’s 409 Brigade Commander, passes away at Nakasero Hospital. A hero in the fight against illegal charcoal trade and Karamoja pacification.
Lamwo Woman Killed by Abandoned Explosive While Farming
A 47-year-old woman in Lamwo District dies after an abandoned explosive device detonates in her garden. Northern Uganda’s UXO crisis continues to claim lives.
Govt “Regrets” Attacks on Journalists During Kawempe By-Election
The Ugandan government expresses regret over attacks on journalists during the Kawempe by-election, as security forces brutalize media personnel. Calls for accountability grow.
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