Uganda's Special Forces Command: The Feared Elite Unit Behind Yoweri Museveni's Grip on Power

Uganda's Special Forces Command: The feared elite unit behind Yoweri Museveni's grip on power

Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.

Opposition warns of shadow army threat ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Elections

Concerns rise over the Special Forces Command’s role as opposition fears restrictions on campaigning and political freedoms. By Burnett Munthali As Uganda prepares for its 2026 elections, opposition leaders have expressed growing concern over the influence and power of the Special Forces Command (SFC). Described by some as a “shadow army within the army,” the SFC is perceived to operate independently and is reportedly answerable only to Presiden…

The 'shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on power

Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.