Category: Defence & Security
Police Ready to Offer Protection to NUP Members in Mubende, Conditional on Legal Compliance
Uganda Police National Unity Platform NUP Mubende Police protection Uganda Uganda politics 2025 Political events Uganda Mubende news Public order Uganda Political party fundraising Uganda law enforcement In a recent development, the Uganda Police Force in the Wamala Region has announced its readiness to provide protection to members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mubende, contingent upon adherence to legal procedures. Background Earlier this week, a planned fundraising event by the NUP at their party offices in Kirungi Cell, Mubende Municipality, was blocked by the police. According to Wamala Region Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala, the event was halted because the organizers failed to inform the police and the Office of the Resident District Commissioner, as required by law. Kawala emphasized that such gatherings cannot proceed without proper authorization. Police Statement “If they want their fundraising event to take place, they should write to the Police, and we are ready to provide security. Kawala further stated, This statement indicates a willingness to facilitate NUP activities, provided they comply with legal requirements. NUP’s Response In contrast, NUP’s Mubende Chairperson, Pafuladito Kyeyune, expressed skepticism about the police’s intentions. Kunga Chairperson in Mubende Kyeyune Pafradito with registered Party members at NUP Mubende Office He described the directive to seek permission from the Inspector General of Police as a “delay tactic,” suggesting that authorities might not grant approval for such events. Kyeyune remains hopeful, asserting, “But it will all be well in a new Uganda.”
UPDF Officers Complete Human Security Planning Training to Strengthen Somalia Operations
Photo Credit: UPDF / ATMIS Kampala / Mogadishu The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has wrapped up an important Human Security Planning training for its officers serving in Somalia, aimed at improving how troops plan, coordinate, and work with communities in conflict-affected areas. The training, conducted at Sector One Headquarters in Mogadishu, was a five-day interactive workshop led by Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga, the Sector One Commander. The program focused on practical staff planning, teamwork, and civil-military coordination—ensuring that military operations align with the needs and safety of civilians. This initiative was supported by the United Kingdom Mission Support Team in Somalia (UKMST), whose expertise helped guide participants through real-life operational scenarios. Brig. Gen. Ssemwanga emphasized that such workshops are key for “mentoring, coordination, and effective planning” to achieve mission success. Colonel Ben Ramsey, Commander of the British Forces in Somalia, praised the UPDF’s commitment to stability in Somalia, noting that Uganda’s contribution to African Union missions for over 18 years has been central to weakening Al-Shabaab and restoring peace. Human Security Planning is not just about defeating threats—it’s about building trust, engaging with communities, and creating conditions for lasting stability. For the UPDF in Somalia, that means every operation considers civilian safety and long-term peacebuilding as much as battlefield objectives.
