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Uganda security & risk intelligence
ADF attack risk and counter-operations in DRC, election-cycle repression, EACOP and infrastructure-project security, and refugee-settlement pressure.
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- Published records
- 22
- Analyst reviewed
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- Last updated
- 8 Oct 2026, 17:03 UTC
Intelligence library — Uganda
- Total published items
- 22
- Analyst-reviewed
- 0 (0%)
- Briefings
- 1
- Last 7 days
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 19
- Distinct sources
- 6
Library last updated Coverage since 12 Aug 2026
Derived from 25 verified intelligence records in the trailing 90 days (latest 2026-10-07). Overall index 76/100.
Risk indicator trends
Threat, political, terrorism, conflict and maritime reporting for Uganda over time.
- Threat
- 16
- Political
- 8
- Terrorism
- 0
- Conflict
- 1
- Maritime
- 1
Sub-regional & location breakdown
Derived from published records only — sub-regions and locations appear when reporting exists.
Country-level reporting
26 recordsLatest 8 Oct 2026
- Uganda · 21
- South Sudan · 3
- DR Congo · 1
Threat profile
Principal threats
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Domain risk scores
- security76/100
- maritime1/100
- aviation1/100
- climate5/100
- political38/100
- High11
- Moderate15
Latest Uganda records
- HighLow confidence8 Oct 2026· Uganda
Uganda's Treasure Field: Prophecy as the Missing Catalyst for Fuel Security and Tenfold Growth
Prophetic insight should guide our approach to diversified supply and strategic reserves. It is the advance notice that turns built capacity into multiplied opportunity. What Uganda still lacks is a formal, deliberate channel for the kind of foresight that, in Iran's case, arrived months ahead of the headlines in a similar repeat of other prior revelations, like the bombings that rocked Kampala in 2010, leaving hundreds dead or injured.
- ModerateLow confidence7 Oct 2026· Uganda
WARFARE: General Okiding calls for enhanced intelligence-led operations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches to military operations beyond conventional warfare. Lt Gen Okiding made the call during the opening session of the Chiefs of Defence Intelligence … The post WARFARE: General Okiding calls for enhanced intelligence-led operations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- ModerateLow confidence4 Oct 2026· Uganda
Kayunga PLU Leaders Clash
A leadership dispute within the Patriotic League of Uganda in Kayunga has spilled into wider political tensions, with rival camps disagreeing over local coordination and support for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
- ModerateLow confidence29 Sept 2026· Uganda
Otema: PLU Is Not NRM Rival, It Is a Tributary That Feeds the Mother Party
Retired Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany has called for closer cooperation between the National Resistance Movement and the Patriotic League of Uganda in Acholi, describing PLU as a movement that complements rather than competes with the ruling party.
- ModerateLow confidence29 Sept 2026· Uganda
Russian firm says it can install 1,500 digital plates daily as global shipping disruptions delay supplies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The company implementing Uganda’s digital number plate programme says it has the staff and equipment to accelerate installations, after the government pressed it to address shortages and delays. Damir Makhmutov, project manager for the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System at Joint Stock Company Global Security, acknowledged at a parliamentary … The post Russian firm says it can install 1,500 digital plates daily as global shipping disruptions delay supplies appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- ModerateLow confidence28 Sept 2026· Uganda
Ntungamo leaders endorse Muhoozi ahead of PLU Baraza
PLU and NRM members in Ntungamo have endorsed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidency as the Patriotic League of Uganda prepares for its October 17 Baraza in the district.
- ModerateLow confidence27 Sept 2026
Uganda Explained 2026 : Museveni , Oil Delay and Economy
Uganda Explained 2026 : Museveni , Oil Delay and Economy. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighLow confidence25 Sept 2026· Uganda
Netanyahu thanks Uganda for Yonatan statue in UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked Uganda for erecting a statue of his late brother, Yonatan Netanyahu, at the Old Entebbe Airport terminal where he was killed while leading the 1976 hostage-rescue operation.
- ModerateLow confidence25 Sept 2026· DR Congo
Minister Lumumba launches Airtel Uganda-Starlink satellite-to-mobile service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda on Thursday launched the country’s first satellite-to-mobile service in partnership with Starlink, making Uganda the second African nation after the Democratic Republic of Congo to commercially roll out the technology. The service, unveiled at Kampala’s Marriott Hotel, allows compatible smartphones to send SMS and WhatsApp messages … The post Minister Lumumba launches Airtel Uganda-Starlink satellite-to-mobile service appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- HighLow confidence24 Sept 2026· Uganda
Kizza Besigye's wife meets Ruto, demands answers over husband's abduction and detention
Winnie Byanyima defends meeting William Ruto at UNGA after backlash over Kizza Besigye’s abduction, insisting four Ugandan officials seized him, held in Uganda.
- ModerateLow confidence23 Sept 2026· Uganda
PLU Opens Bukedi Sub-Regional Office in Busia
The Patriotic League of Uganda has opened a sub-regional office in Busia Municipality to coordinate its activities and strengthen its presence across the seven districts of Bukedi.
- ModerateLow confidence23 Sept 2026· Uganda
EAC Fish Traders Raise Concern Over Non-Tariff Barriers in Uganda
Fish traders and transporters from East African Community member states have raised concerns over licensing requirements, movement restrictions and other non-tariff barriers they say are making cross-border fish trade difficult in Uganda.
- ModerateLow confidence23 Sept 2026· Uganda
Who told Ugandans Museveni was leaving
Uganda has just come through another election. The Patriotic League of Uganda is already positioning itself for 2031. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is 52. Odrek Rwabwogo is being discussed as a possible political actor. Different people are already behaving as though the succession is the next great political question. Then Museveni reminds everyone that he sees himself […] The post Who told Ugandans Museveni was leaving appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
- ModerateLow confidence21 Sept 2026· Uganda
Turkish Embassy Warns Against Fake Statements Amid Uganda-Türkiye Row
The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Uganda and Türkiye following a protest outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala on September 18 by supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda, who demanded that Türkiye hand Lumbuye over to Uganda.
- ModerateLow confidence21 Sept 2026· Uganda
Kiboga PLU Members Endorse Muhoozi for 2031 Presidency
Members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in Kiboga District have endorsed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidential election during a mobilisation meeting attended by local leaders and PLU members.
- HighLow confidence20 Sept 2026· Uganda
Police on Alert as Protesters Plan Demonstration in Nairobi
Besigye was reported abducted in Nairobi on November 16, 2024, before resurfacing in Uganda four days later,
- HighLow confidence18 Sept 2026· Uganda
From Kityo to Muhoozi: Who defines what is legal in Uganda?
In the darkest years of Idi Amin’s military rule, when the abduction and subsequent murder of Chief Justice Benedicto Kiwanuka had sent a chilling message through the Judiciary and legal fraternity, a Ugandan chief magistrate stood in court and refused to treat an executive instruction as the source of law. Kiwanuka had been dragged from […] The post From Kityo to Muhoozi: Who defines what is legal in Uganda? appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
- HighLow confidence16 Sept 2026· Uganda
Uganda urged to build stronger digital defences as cyber threats grow
Cybersecurity experts have called for greater investment in digital infrastructure, skills, information sharing and public awareness as Uganda’s growing reliance on online systems increases exposure to cyber threats.
- ModerateLow confidence14 Sept 2026· Uganda
Security blocks PFF offices, Katonga Road ahead of planned judiciary march
Kampala, Uganda | URN | There is heavy security deployment at the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) headquarters and Katonga Road in Kampala, preventing party members and staff from accessing the offices ahead of a planned protest march to the Judiciary headquarters. Field Force Unit (FFU), anti-riot police and traffic officers deployed as early as 7:00 am along … The post Security blocks PFF offices, Katonga Road ahead of planned judiciary march appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- ModerateLow confidence14 Sept 2026· Uganda
Election violence victims protest outside Masaka High Court
Masaka, Uganda | URN | Dozens of people claiming to be victims of election violence have gathered outside Masaka High Court, demanding justice as hearings of petitions challenging the February 15 parliamentary elections get underway. The group, dressed in yellow overalls bearing portraits of Hellen Nakeeya, the National Resistance Movement-NRM candidate who lost the Kalungu Woman … The post Election violence victims protest outside Masaka High Court appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- HighLow confidence6 Sept 2026· Uganda
Uganda: Armed men seize prominent political analyst during live radio show
Armed men stormed Radio Simba in Kampala, abducting political commentator Charles Rwomushana mid-broadcast, sparking outrage and condemnation from Bobi Wine.
- ModerateLow confidence1 Sept 2026· Uganda
Court clears way for extradition of former PLU official Michael Katungi
Former Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) director of diaspora affairs Michael Katungi Mpeirwe has lost his bid to block his extradition to the United States, where he is wanted to face charges arising from an alleged international drug-trafficking and weapons conspiracy. Katungi, a former African Union policy adviser and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, […] The post Court clears way for extradition of former PLU official Michael Katungi appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
- HighLow confidence21 Aug 2026· South Sudan
South Sudan army denies abduction of Ugandan truck drivers
Juba, South Sudan | URN | The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegations that its soldiers abducted Ugandan truck drivers and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the SSPDF spokesperson and Director for Defence Media and Press, rejected claims that the incident involved South Sudanese … The post South Sudan army denies abduction of Ugandan truck drivers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- HighLow confidence20 Aug 2026· South Sudan
South Sudanese army denies abducting Ugandan drivers
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegations that its soldiers abducted Ugandan truck drivers and seized their vehicles in Bor town, Jonglei State, this week. SSPDF spokesperson Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang said the alleged abductions and seizure of trucks were carried out by armed civilians, rather than soldiers of the national […] The post South Sudanese army denies abducting Ugandan drivers appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
- HighLow confidence20 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan
Uganda Truck union leader Asadu Musisi Sentongo calls for EAC intervention Juba, South Sudan | URN | Six Ugandan truck drivers are missing after armed men reportedly abducted them and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The drivers were reportedly abducted between Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Mina … The post Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- HighLow confidence12 Aug 2026· Uganda
Justice for Susan Magara must not become collective blame against Muslims
The conviction of nine people for Susan Magara’s kidnapping and murder should not be allowed to turn into collective blame against Uganda’s Muslim community without evidence.
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