Scandal at NIRA as complainants seek for help from CDF Muhoozi

 MAJOR CORRUPTION SCANDAL IN NIRA AS ED ROSEMERY KISEMBO IS EXPOSED

We patriotic cadres of Uganda are begging you sir Afande CDF mkainerugaba to begin with National Identification and Registration Authority that swindled money meant to give us IDs, and up to now no delivery has been made despite all the promises that were given to Ugandans.

Government released money for IDs, but it has allegedly been eaten, and the work it was meant to do is still very slow, frustrating millions of Ugandans who depend on these IDs for daily survival and access to services.

We can no longer access our details from NIRA staff. The ID system is now the only one authorized to give us our own details, which does not make sense at all and has made the process even more complicated and unfair to ordinary citizens.

IDs are now more expensive, as it is being said that only those with connections to the ED can easily get NINs, leaving the common Ugandan stranded and helpless in a system that is supposed to serve everyone equally.

There are also serious allegations of bribery in the process of obtaining IDs, where some people are forced to pay in order to be helped, something that defeats the entire purpose of a national identification system.

NIRA procured many machines, but they failed to work in the field and have not helped improve service delivery. This raises serious questions—where did they procure them from and who approved such procurements?

They were given money to recruit staff, but up to now they remain understaffed, which has worsened the delays and inefficiency. Who swindled this money meant for recruitment?

We have come to learn that even in the recruitment,there was massive bribery and corruption that ended up in people without the required skills,this has tremendously impinged on the success of registration.It is worth noting that more people were not happy with some of the workers recruited at parish ,subcounty levels..etc.It is vivid that people who were recruited with responsibility of data entry were in most cases not having the skills ,greatly delaying the process.They was even gross bribery at the registration where even non ugandans paid alot of money to get registered as Ugandans.

There are also concerns about unpaid salaries among NIRA staff, which has affected morale and service delivery, making the situation even worse.

Any complaints to the Minister are ignored, and it is said this is because of close connections, which leaves Ugandans with nowhere else to run for help.

We are appealing to Muhoozi Kainerugaba to intervene and help Ugandans because the situation has gone out of hand and needs urgent attention.

Help us handle ED Rosemary Kisembo the way you handled Internal Affairs, because Ugandans are suffering and losing trust in a very important national institution.

...For God and My country.....

Col.Aron Namushebwa appointed as new I charge of operations and intelligence in 33rd military region

 

Colonel Aron Namushebwa has been appointed Operations and Intelligence Officer in the 33rd Military Region, based in Uvira.

Colonel Aron Namushebwa is a Tutsi/Banyamulenge.

We have come to learn the there is discontentment inside the top brass of wazalendo over his appointment and claim that it is unacceptable!

....wait for much on this issue tommorow,as we gather more intelligence info.....

Four senior UPDF officers have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal benefit.

 Four senior UPDF officers have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal benefit. The accused; Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ocitti Kidega, Maj Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Capt Kenneth Labwon Kinyera, have denied the charges. Prosecution alleges the officers diverted about 27,000 litres of diesel for personal use between July 2022 and December 2023 in Kampala and Jinja. The Court, chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, has adjourned the matter to May 29, 2026, for mention..

o May 29, 2026, for mention.

General Sultani Makenga chaired a strategic meeting with livestock farmers in Goma

General Sultani Makenga chairs strategic meeting with livestock farmers in Goma ,  participated in a meeting with authorities of the AFC/M23 movement in Goma on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This meeting is part of an ongoing dialogue aimed at strengthening collaboration between local stakeholders and authorities in areas under the movement's control. The proceedings were chaired by Major General Sultani Makenga, Chief of Staff of the Congolese Revolutionary Army (ARC). During his address, Major General Sultani Makenga called on livestock farmers of all persuasions to promote peaceful coexistence and strict adherence to livestock farming regulations in the various affected areas. He also urged them to actively participate in efforts to consolidate lasting peace. This meeting also allowed participants to freely express their concerns, particularly those related to their work. The authorities present provided them with answers and guidance. Following the discussions, the livestock farmers, who came from several localities, expressed their satisfaction with the initiative, which they consider an important forum for dialogue. They also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting efforts to combat negative practices and promote stability in the region.

Provincial representative in Butembo denounces the ban on heavy vehicles along kasindi-Butembo road!

Faced with the immobilization of numerous box-body trucks, provincial deputy Muhindo Musitu Chafi is advocating for an exceptional exemption to limit economic losses and security risks.

This request comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the ban on oversized trucks on the Butembo-Kasindi route, a strategic road for supplying the region.

Several economic stakeholders are denouncing a measure with serious consequences for commercial activities, already weakened by insecurity.

ADF burns down the village of salate

According to sources from our military friends,the village of Salate, located about 25 km from Epulu, was reportedly attacked overnight from Friday to Saturday by elements attributed to the ADF.

According to initial reports, several houses were set on fire, reducing a large part of the village to ashes. The full extent of the damage and further details are still to be confirmed by official sources.

FARDC claims Neutralizing M23/RDF Fixed-Wing Military Drone (UAV) in MINEMBWE and Denounces Escalation Saturday, April 25, 2026,

According to OSINT collections and HUMINT reports ,the  Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) announced that they shot down a UAV belonging to the M23/RDF coalition in the northern highlands of Minembwe, in the Fizi territory of South Kivu province.

According to military sources, the aircraft was targeting positions held by the FARDC army in the village of Kakenge. It was intercepted and neutralized in mid-air before reaching its target, without causing any casualties or material damage.

In an official statement, Lieutenant Mbuyi Kalonji Reagan, spokesperson for Operation Sukola 2 South/South Kivu, denounced a "violation of international commitments," referring in particular to agreements governing the use of drones in conflict zones. The Congolese army accuses the M23/Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) coalition of using these devices in operations that have already caused civilian casualties, notably in the Mikenge area, known as "Point Zero," during recent incidents.

Furthermore, the FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo) claim to have captured a member of the Rwandan special forces during a counterattack in the same region of the Minembwe highlands, without providing further details on the circumstances of the capture. Faced with this situation, the Congolese army is attempting to reassure the public. She affirms her continued vigilance and determination to protect civilian populations and defend the country's territorial integrity against any form of aggression in this unstable part of eastern DRC. 

Complex equipments recovered from the ADF rebels

 A glimpse into the logistics of the ADF rebels in these images of a complex arsenal of equipment recovered by the Armed Forces of the DRC and the Ugandan army during the capture of an ADF/ISCAP camp near the Ituri River as part of joint Operation Shujaa.

We can see:

- An arsenal of weapons and ammunition,

- Several wires and pieces of shrapnel for making improvised explosive devices capable of causing more damage than conventional bombs,

- Flour mills to facilitate feeding the fighters and their dependents,

- Solar panels and generators for a continuous power supply in camps often located deep in the jungle,

- Chainsaws,

- Weighing equipment,

- Walkie-talkies,

- The bicycle wheel shown here can be used as a bellows to fan the flames for melting metals, a technique often used locally by blacksmiths...

- The two containers marked TNT appear to contain trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive used in various mixtures, notably in equal proportions with ammonium nitrate to form amatol. TNT is a common military and industrial explosive, valued for its high stability (low sensitivity to shock/friction) and ease of handling, particularly its melting point of 82°C.

The equipment in this photo reinforces the theory that, since their entrenchment in the forest, the ADF have always been supplied by an external network.

UPDF and FARDC flees 200 civilians from the hands of ADF

 More than 200 civilians freed from the hands of the ADF, the Ugandan army (UPDF) announced, adding that it is intensifying its military operations in eastern DRC in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).

"The joint forces of the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have freed more than 200 civilians held captive following a major offensive against an Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) camp located along the Epulu River in eastern DRC. The camp was under the control of Ssebagala, a notorious ADF commander, also known as Mzee Mayor. During the operation, several ADF fighters were killed and a significant cache of weapons was recovered," the UPDF stated.

Addressing civilians freed in Mungamba, the commander of Operation Shujaa, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, stated that the joint forces remained committed to completely dismantling the ADF networks and restoring public order. He urged those freed to cooperate with the security forces.

“You are not in detention. You are victims of abduction, and we will ensure that you are handed over to the appropriate authorities so that you can be reunited with your families,” he added.

Among those rescued were a 14-year-old girl, the youngest, and a 19-year-old boy, the oldest. Many testified to appalling conditions of captivity, including lack of food, forced labor, and corporal punishment for disobedience. Several appeared frail, suffering from untreated illnesses such as malaria, respiratory infections, and physical exhaustion. Kasereka Ndina, aged 41, one of the survivors, expressed his gratitude to the joint forces for their rescue and support, saying it had revived his hope of returning home.

Internal Dissent Among Foreign Fighters in Al-Shabaab Leads to Arrests

Members of foreign fighters within Al-Shabaab have reportedly become increasingly discontent. Reliable sources indicate that a number of foreign fighters, primarily from Kenya and Tanzania, were detained after staging protests and refusing orders. They cited poor living conditions and a lack of basic care from the group’s leadership as the main reasons for their actions. Fighters within Al-Shabaab are said to receive monthly salaries ranging between $35 and $70.

Confirmed reports state that 23 individuals have been arrested, including three senior members who had previously operated in both Kenya and Somalia. The detainees were held in the towns of Jilib and Buale.

The individuals reportedly confronted Molaim Salmaan, a Kenyan national who was recently appointed to oversee Al-Shabaab operations in Kenya. In response, he deployed the Amniyat, the group’s internal security wing, to detain them.

There is also a growing trend of both foreign and Somali members defecting from Al-Shabaab, driven by harsh living conditions and what they describe as abuse of power by the group’s leadership.

The body of kenyan driver KILLED by ADF on beni-kisangani road has been repatriated to kenya

 According to my military intelligence sources inside bunia, the body of Kenyan driver Edwin Ngugi, killed by the ADF on the Beni-Kisangani road, has finally been recovered and repatriated to Kenya via the mortuary at Bunia General Hospital.

In the middle of is week I had received OSINT,HUMINT,CINT reports of various ADF attacks on RN 4 (and I know you read it in our summerised post)and for intelligence analysis reasons we did not do any full publication.

The abandonment of his body at the scene of the crime (on the side of National Route 4) had caused outrage in Kenya.

It our combined efforts that will end terrorism in the region and to all security bodies in East Africa,I warn that letting Uganda alone at the forefront of fighting ADF in DRC is totally getting un calculative.Today a Kenya driver is killed , tomorrow it will be a Burundian....etc ..thus let us team up and fight the ADF.I thus call upon all counterterrorism departments in the region to work together selflessly and closely 

....NE....

For God and my country..

US senior advisor on Arab and African affairs meets Tshisekedi

 It was Constructive meeting with President Tshisekedi covering a wide range of important bilateral issues, including regional stability, economic cooperation, and long-term development opportunities. He  welcomed the positive momentum from recent talks in Switzerland with M23 and emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue in advancing peace in the eastern DRC. There is a shared commitment to supporting efforts that foster security, strengthen institutions, and create greater economic opportunities. Continued collaboration will be key as we work together toward lasting stability and prosperity.

Butembo bans movement of all long vehicles termed "Box body"

According to our Intelligence sources in BUTEMBO,there is a Ban on all long vehicles  "Box Bodies" Effective April 19 at Midnight.

The Butembo city hall has announced a formal ban on the circulation of oversized container vehicles, known as "box bodies," throughout the entire city.

This measure, taken in accordance with a statement from the military governor of North Kivu, will take effect on April 19, 2026, at midnight.

According to these sources,No movement of these vehicles will be permitted, either entering or leaving the city. Authorities warn that any violator will be subject to legal penalties. They also emphasize that no official will be allowed to collectny fees relation to this measure.

.....NE.....

M23 Vs DRC!Shocking agreement in Switzerland with M23 rebels

A dramatic turn of events on the shores of Lake Geneva. The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 rebellion have initialed a historic memorandum in Switzerland, creating a joint ceasefire verification mechanism. Meanwhile, Kinshasa is playing a different, strategic game by building up reserves of three high-tech minerals. Analysis.

This is news that RFI broadcast like a shockwave. Following discreet negotiations in Switzerland, delegations from Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 rebels signed a document that could be a game-changer in the war-torn east of the country. The mechanism provides for three observers per side, supported by MONUSCO, to monitor any violation of the ceasefire, including drone strikes.

The meeting was convened at the initiative of Qatar, the tireless mediator, with the United States acting as a mere facilitator. This memorandum follows on from the Doha agreements, finalized in the fall of 2025, which nevertheless failed to silence the guns. In short: the diplomatic machinery is running, but on the ground, the East remains a powder keg.

Meanwhile, Washington is actively working. Americans and Qatari mediators are trying to mend fences between the DRC and Rwanda, which Kinshasa accuses of fueling the M23 Tutsi rebellion. Since 2021, this group has seized control of more than one hundred towns, including two provincial capitals. This deep-rooted conflict has already displaced hundreds of thousands of people.

Kinshasa counterattacks in the mineral sector

While the fighting continues, the Congolese government has played a trump card in the economy. According to the Financial Times, Kinshasa is launching the creation of strategic reserves of germanium, cobalt, and coltan. The objective: to influence global prices. Patrick Luabeya, head of Arecoms, doesn't mince words: "We will be happy if prices rise."

The maneuver is clear: to avoid oversupply, stabilize the market, and above all, no longer be at the mercy of foreign buyers. With half of the world's cobalt reserves—the black gold used in electric vehicle batteries—the DRC now intends to play a major role. No speculation, Luabeya vows, but proactive regulation.

The timing is striking. While the international community scrutinizes the ceasefire and the abuses, Kinshasa is strengthening its mining sovereignty. The rebels, for their part, still control certain mining areas. In this complex situation, peace and mineral resources are now inextricably linked.

Meanwhile, observers are holding their breath. Will the Swiss agreement hold? Will the cobalt reserves cause prices to skyrocket? One thing is certain: the DRC is not giving up, neither on the military front nor on the raw materials front.

...NE......

USA disappointed with Rwanda's violation of DRC territorial integrity.

 The United States expressed its deep disappointment with Rwanda's continued escalation of the conflict, which it considers a direct violation of its obligations under the Washington Accords.

"The United States reiterated its call for the immediate withdrawal of Rwandan troops. The sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of the DRC must be respected," said the U.S. Assistant Representative to the United Nations.

Ambassador Tammy Bruce noted that, in turn, the DRC government must fulfill its commitments to immediately neutralize the FDLR, at least in areas under its control. Addressing these long-standing security concerns is essential to breaking the cycle of mistrust that has fueled this conflict for decades.

Exclusive Intelligence reportCopper Intelligence (listed on the US stock exchange) is relying on former CIA and Blackwater agent Enrique Prado and e

 To bolster its ButemboCopper project, aimed at exploiting the Bashu copper deposit in North Kivu, an area plagued by ADF activity, the company Copper Intelligence (listed on the US stock exchange) is relying on former CIA and Blackwater agent Enrique Prado and evangelist Jean Bosco Kanku Kalumbu.

On April 13 in New York, Copper Intelligence announced additions to its board of directors, according to African Discovery Group (Copper Intelligence's former name).

● Enrique "Ric" Prado is a specialist in paramilitary, counterterrorism, and clandestine operations. Ric is a 24-year CIA veteran, having served in six overseas postings. He was deputy station chief and owner of the original Bin Laden command post under senior analyst Michael Scheuer, as well as station chief in a hostile country. Ric also served as chief of operations at the CIA Counterterrorism Center (CTC) during the 9/11 attacks, where he helped coordinate CIA/CTC special operations activities with the National Security Council and the FBI, as well as with elite U.S. military representatives from Delta Force and SEAL Team 6, according to Copper Intelligence.

Prado retired as a Senior Intelligence Service-2, a CIA equivalent of a major general. He received the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal (the highest honor awarded to a retired operations officer) and the George Bush Medal for Excellence in Counterterrorism, among other awards. Ric's memoir, "Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior," is a bestseller.

● Jean Bosco Kanku Kalumbu is a multifaceted leader with extensive experience in international pastoral leadership, humanitarian diplomacy, strategic lobbying, and executive management in the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

"Jean Bosco Kanku Kalumbu recently served as founder and senior pastor of the #Source of Salvation Church in Brussels, as well as DRC humanitarian ambassador, representing rural humanitarian priorities to national and international institutions, overseeing key programs such as agropastoral development, the installation of clean water wells, and youth employment initiatives," the document states.

My online research indicates that Jean Bosco Kanku Kalumbu is married to Sandra Mbuyi, a popular gospel singer in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mr. Ntumba Vicky is appointed Chief of Staff for the Political Coordination of AFC/M23.

 

USA diplomat James Swan officially took office this Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the Democratic Republic of Congo and head of MONUSCO

 

American diplomat James Swan officially took office this Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the Democratic Republic of Congo and head of MONUSCO. His appointment comes amid persistent insecurity in the east of the country.

Adopted in December 2025 by the UN Security Council, resolution 2808 renews the mandate of the UN mission until December 20, 2026, while redefining its priorities in light of the evolving situation on the ground.

A mandate adapted to a persistent crisis

Unlike previous mandates, Resolution 2808 marks a pause in the gradual disengagement of MONUSCO, due to the continued and persistent deterioration of the security situation in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu where MONUSCO is to monitor the ceasefire.

The text also incorporates new diplomatic frameworks, including the Washington Peace Agreement, signed in June 2025 between the DRC and Rwanda, as well as the Doha Peace Agreement, concluded in November of the same year.

In this context, MONUSCO is called upon to play an increased role in supporting a permanent ceasefire, particularly through a monitoring and verification mechanism.

New threats and a strengthened response

The resolution expresses grave concern over the use of sophisticated military technologies by armed groups, including surface-to-air missiles and suicide drones.

To address this, the mission is authorized to conduct targeted offensive operations via its intervention brigade, in order to neutralize armed groups active in the East of the country.

The text also emphasizes the fight against impunity, the protection of children and the strengthening of judicial mechanisms, particularly in matters of sexual violence.

Pressure on armed groups and international demands

The resolution strongly condemns the offensives of the AFC/M23 and demands the withdrawal of Rwandan forces (RDF) from Congolese territory.

It also tasks MONUSCO with monitoring the implementation of the arms embargo, as well as GPS jamming practices, which are increasingly used in conflict zones.

Finally, the Security Council provides for sanctions against any attack targeting UN peacekeepers or UN personnel, and demands the immediate lifting of any restrictions on the freedom of movement of the mission.

With this strengthened mandate, James Swan inherits a complex mission, called upon to combine military action, diplomacy and the protection of civilians in one of the most fragile security contexts in the world.

Kony's LRA lays deadly attack on village of Bale.

Early morning  of today I received Intelligence (HUMINT & OSINT which I hesitantly lead a proof survey on until this evening) that in the night of April 3-4, the village of Bale, located in the Ebale group in the Sasa chiefdom, was targeted by an incursion from LRA rebels. This attack resulted in the abduction of thirteen children and caused significant material damage.

According to our sources who travelled to Bale,the attackers notably targeted the Kpokpo health center, where several essential medical equipment items were destroyed. Shops in the village were also looted, exacerbating the precarious situation of the already vulnerable residents.

Faced with this situation, the intelligence  collection from civilians reveal them denouncing the persistent insecurity, fueled by the porous border with the Central African Republic. It calls for an urgent strengthening of the armed forces' capabilities and communication infrastructure to enable rapid intervention in the event of new threats.

This is another serious warning about the fragile security situation in this isolated part of the country, where civilian populations remain the first victims and the alert goes to both UPDF and FARDC .

...NE....

For God and my Country!

13 M23 fighters surrender to the FARDC, a Rwandan helicopter shot down in Muramvya

Thirteen fighters of the M23-AFC and the Twirwaneho group, from Minembwe-Centre, voluntarily surrendered to the FARDC in Mikenge Fizi, laying down their weapons (AK-47). Presented to Colonel MPANGA BANZE Guilly, these elements were taken care of as part of the surrender and demobilization process. At the same time, after the recapture of Muramvya village, the FARDC destroyed a Rwandan helicopter that came with reinforcements to support its troops trapped in Minembwe as reported by MBUYI KALONJI Reagan – SLt/Spokesperson Operations School 2 South South Kivui.