In his speech, Maj. Gen. Sserunkuma warned against commanders against comfortability, noting that leadership positions are not permanent and that all officers must be prepared to leave at any time to heighten operational efficiency. “Commanders and senior officers across all ranks are…
Assault rifle on white background By Simon Lomonyanga and Alexander Mackey Okori At least 10 cattle traders from Lobongia Sub-county in Kaabong District were on Wednesday, April 2, 2026, robbed over Shs41 million and other valuable items by a group of suspected…
By Prosper Gibolo and Moses Lokeris Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura (right) handing instruments of power to his successor Lt. Col. Ruziro Nuwagaba (Credit: by Moses Lokeris) The UPDF 405 brigade headquartered at Nakapelimoru Sub-County in Kotido District, has bid farewell to its…
By Prosper Gibolo The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has repaired 14 nonfunctional boreholes in Kotido district as part of Quick Impact projects implemented by Karamoja cluster III. The rehabilitated boreholes are located in the sub-counties of Nakapelimoru Panyangara, Loletio and Kamor.…
By Bondry Kilenga Kotido Boda boda riders pose in the newly constructed shade photo by Bondry Kilenga The Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF has handed over a newly constructed shed to boda boda riders in Kotido Municipality in a move aimed to enhance…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Paul Lokwawui, shop operator shot by the suspected Karamojong armed robbers (Credit: Police) Two people have critically been injured after a group of 19 Karamojong assailants armed with three guns raided local shop in Lochom trading centre in…
By Stanley Ebele A Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier attached to Lobanya detachment in Kotido District has been shot dead, with another injured in a fierce fire exchange with an armed Karamojong cattle rustler. The incident occurred on Monday at 6:00 AM in…
By Lazarus Apunyo The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) has been extolled for its vigorous role in pacifying Karamoja, a region that faced turmoil and unrest due to cattle raids orchestrated by the armed cattle rustlers. Speaking at the retirement ceremony of…