United People's Democratic Front (abbreviated as UPDF; Bengali: ইউনাইটেড পিপলস ডেমোক্রেটিক ফ্রন্ট; [junaɪʈeɖ pipɔls ɖemokræʈik frɔnʈ]) is a regional political party based in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Chakmas form the majority ethnic group in the party. The United People's Democratic Front claims to seek a fully autonomous Hill Tracts through peaceful and democratic means.
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced on Thursday evening that Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia, ending a military presence of two decades.
The Chief of Defence Forces said on X at 19:35: “As we promised, we have started withdrawing UPDF from Somalia.” He added that after 20...
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and two other suspects have been charged before the General Court Martial over allegations of defrauding an investor of about UGX13 billion in a fake gold deal.
The suspects are Major Nicholas Ntakirwa, also known as Gen James, who is attached to...
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has been deployed in Busia Town to reinforce enforcement operations following the killing of revenue officer Tusker Ofubo, alias Master, last week.
Ofubo was reportedly conducting a routine revenue mobilisation exercise when he was attacked and...
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF has dismissed as fabricated allegations made by a junior officer who released a 30-minute video statement accusing the army of running secret detention facilities, torture and enforced disappearances.
Herbert Matanda Mabonga, who identifies himself as an...
Photo by Kampala Express
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Military Police Brigade, in coordination with Uganda Traffic Police, has launched a countrywide operation targeting vehicles without number plates, registration or valid licences.
The operation, dubbed “Tekeleza Sheria,” began...
Video courtesy of Daily Monitor.
Uganda’s security forces are set to converge in Gulu City from August 24 to September 5, 2026, for the annual inter-forces sports and shooting competitions.
The event will bring together personnel from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police...
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Masindi District for allegedly attempting to bribe Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers during the ongoing recruitment exercise.
Emmanuel Kyakabaale Tayebwa, a resident of Kimengo Sub-county, was arrested on Tuesday at the Masindi District...
Government is considering recruiting skilled Ugandans recently repatriated from South Africa into the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of broader efforts to reintegrate them into the country's workforce.
The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Lt Gen. Henry...
At least 20 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers were injured on Saturday after a military truck transporting them to their duty stations overturned in Agago, northern Uganda.
The soldiers were among hundreds who passed out from Labwordwong Military Training School on Thursday and...
A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Brigadier General is under joint police and military investigation over allegations that he assaulted two police officers at Bulucheke Police Station in Bududa District.
According to Police Crime Reference Book (CRB) 111/2026, the incident allegedly...
Tunachokijua:
Justice Emmanuel Baguma has presided over high-profile cases, most prominently the treason trial of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya (ongoing as of 2026).
On 16 November, Dr Kizza Besigye, Ugandan opposition politician and former...
Maafisa wanne wa ngazi za juu katika Jeshi la Ulinzi la Wananchi wa Uganda (UPDF) wamefikishwa mbele ya Mahakama ya Kijeshi mjini Makindye, wakikabiliwa na mashtaka ya kuiba mafuta ya jeshi kwa ajili ya matumizi yao binafsi.
Wanaotuhumiwa ni:
Brigedia Jenerali James Barigye Ruheesi (60)...
Uganda is facing growing concern over rising violent crime, following new figures presented by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to Parliament. Since January 2026, at least 700 incidents have bee reported within which atleast 250 people have lost their lives, while an estimated UGX 2...
Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region continues to face persistent security challenges, with new figures revealing the scale of the crisis since the beginning of 2026. According to a briefing presented to Parliament by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), over 100 security incidents have been...
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has released Brig Gen Johnson Namanya from detention after a meeting in which the officer was cleared of all allegations that had been leveled against him.
According to the acting director...
At least 20 senior officers of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have been arrested over the past two years in a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown since Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba took over as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
Gen Kainerugaba, who recently marked two years in office as head...
The acting director, defense public information in the ministry of defense and veteran affairs, Colonel Chris Magezi has dismissed claims that the roadblocks mounted all over Kampala on February 9, are part of a large scale man hunt for major opposition figure and president of the National Unity...
Tragedy has struck the Uganda People’s Defense Force(UPDF) family as a veteran leader passes on.
A veteran leader UPDF Armored Division commander(Masaka) Major General Deus Sande has passed away this early morning Wednesday in Mpigi after falling ill on his way to Major General Francis...
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