The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has overseen the arrest of at least 20 senior officers in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces as part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign spanning the past two years.<\/p>\n
The crackdown follows investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud, misuse of military resources, and intelligence failures within the force. The arrested officers are currently being held at military detention facilities in Makindye and Kasenyi.<\/p>\n
Key Arrests<\/p>\n
Among the senior officers mentioned in the investigations are:<\/p>\n
Maj Gen Don Nabaasa \u2013 corruption-related offences<\/p>\n
Brig Johnson Nahamya \u2013 alleged corruption<\/p>\n
Brig Gen Cyrus Bekunda \u2013 alleged corruption<\/p>\n
Maj Gen James Birungi \u2013 treason, corruption, intelligence mishandling<\/p>\n
Col Godfrey Tukamwakira \u2013 corruption-related offences<\/p>\n
Col Patrick Ssemawula \u2013 espionage allegations<\/p>\n
Col Peter Ahimbisibwe \u2013 treason and corruption<\/p>\n
Lt Col Ephraim Byaruhanga \u2013 treason and corruption<\/p>\n
Key Issues Under Investigation<\/p>\n
Authorities have highlighted several systemic concerns within the UPDF, including:<\/p>\n
Widespread corruption across ranks<\/p>\n
Procurement fraud, particularly involving aircraft spare parts and fuel<\/p>\n
Misuse of over Shs1 billion allocated for aircraft maintenance<\/p>\n
Intelligence lapses and operational misconduct<\/p>\n
The arrests are part of broader efforts by Gen. Muhoozi to professionalise the army, strengthen discipline, and eliminate corrupt practices. The move aligns with repeated calls by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for accountability within the military.<\/p>\n
Despite the high-profile detentions, most of the implicated officers have not yet appeared before courts of law, with investigations still ongoing. The developments signal a deepening internal clean-up within Uganda\u2019s military establishment.<\/p>\n
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Courtesy: Daily Monitor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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