President Museveni calls for disciplined democracy at Defence Forces Council meeting

MTN advances strategic dialogue in Uganda during annual Chairmen’s Forum

MTN Group this week convened its annual Chairmen’s Forum in Uganda, bringing together Board Chairs from its operating companies and senior executives from across the business. Held in Kampala, the Forum serves as a key leadership platform to reflect on strategic progress, strengthen alignment, and advance the Group’s ambition to lead digital solutions for Africa’s progress. On the sidelines of the Forum, the MTN Group delegation, led by Group Ch…

“No General Could Get Away with What Muhoozi Does” Muntu Slams Museveni

Retired UPDF Commander General Mugisha Muntu has issued a strong critique of President Yoweri Museveni’s inaction regarding his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, warning that it is undermining the credibility of Uganda’s military and eroding public trust. In a recent interview, Muntu voiced his alarm over Muhoozi’s controversial behavior, arguing that any other army general would have been dismissed long ago for similar actions. “Every UPDF gene…

President Museveni calls on the UPDF to protect Uganda’s democracy

CDF Muhoozi (left) at the command meeting on Wednesday. President Museveni chaired the UPDF High Command meeting on Wednesday and the Defense Forces Council on Thursday CIC Orders UPDF to deal with political intimidators Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to deal with any political intimidators. Museveni, who chaired UPDF High Command and Defence Council at Entebb…

Museveni Warns on Global Military Advances, Urges Regional Strength and Unity

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a disciplined and democratic Uganda, warning against political hooliganism and intimidation. Speaking at State House Entebbe while chairing the Defence Forces Council — the UPDF’s highest decision-making body — President Museveni emphasised the need for decorum in political engagement. “On the issu…

President Museveni Pushes for Disciplined Politics as UPDF Vows to Safeguard Elections

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has underscored the importance of “disciplined democracy” in Uganda, calling for respectful political engagement and national unity. Chairing a UPDF Defence Forces Council meeting at State House Entebbe on May 8, 2025, President Museveni criticized politicians who rely on intimidation and offensive rhetoric, urging instead for civil public…

President Museveni calls for disciplined democracy at Defence Forces Council meeting

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has emphasized the need for disciplined democracy in Uganda. “On the issues of democracy, which is one of the four principles of the NRM, we want disciplined democracy not hooliganism, not bad language because we want Ugandans to decide what they want without intimidation,” President Museveni stated. He made the remarks today at State House, E…