Kampala, Uganda | URN | Two retired UPDF Generals who previously headed military intelligence, have been arrested as investigations into alleged false intelligence and treachery widen. The detained are retired Maj Gen Abel Kandiho and retired Brig Gen Charles Bakahumura. Both commanded the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho, one of Uganda’s most visible and controversial intelligence chiefs of the last decade, formally retires from active military service on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Kandiho is among 19 senior UPDF Generals due for retirement at a ceremony in State House, Entebbe, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The registrar of the National Unity Platform in Kasese district, Samuel Busindi Masereka is seeking to hold the former Director of Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, Maj Gen. Abel Kandiho personally liable for torture inflicted on him while in custody. Masereka, whose rotting feet photos have …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of people arrested for allegedly planning to disrupt the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni has reached 70. Museveni will take oath tomorrow at Kololo Independence grounds after he emerged winner of the January 14th presidential elections. Security agencies have arrested people suspected …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eliot L Engel, the chairperson of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs wants several Ugandan security officials sanctioned for human rights violations and brutalizing Ugandans. They are Gen. Peter Elwelu, the Commander of Land Forces, Maj. Gen. James Birungi, Commander of the Special Forces …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT Top army and police chiefs on Wednesday held a meeting at the Criminal Investigation Directorate hours before former Security Minister, Lieutenant General, Henry Tumukunde was expected to appear for interrogation. According to the summons issued on Tuesday by the Director Criminal Investigations Department, Grace Akullo, General …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
