URA cautioned on import of starlink gadgets

Three 4 days ago we learnt that the importation of starlink devices were under intelligence  scrutiny.This was Followed by a directive to URA custom officers at all entry points not to allow importation of Star Link internet devices.

Various   reports and rumours from various sections  indicate that security operatives are now hunting for whoever has or uses the StarLink gadgets.

Intelligence reports say, the gadgets are capable of staying serving internet even if servers are switched off from mukono based statelite connections.

Many intellectuals sympathizing with government claim that such gadgets may be used by anti-gorvenment agents and bodies to disorganize the government programs especially the election period.

Many Opposition intellectuals linked to NUP claim that since there is a planned internet shut down during elections, security fears that opposition mainly National Unity Platform  may take advantage of StarLink to organise protests.

According to various OSINT(Open source intelligence) collections,they all claim that,it is CDF Muhoozi and his tough cyber intelligence group that discovered the intent of the use off these gadgets by haters of peace to use them in disrupting the running of government programs peacefully and as such all importation of such gadgets must first get authorization and clearance from the CDF.

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

N.E

Trial called by the prosecution for "Treason against the Nation" against General Philémon Yav to begin this Friday at the High Military Court

 Kinshasa: 

The High Military Court announced the opening this Friday, December 19, of the trial of General Philémon Yav, who is being prosecuted on two counts. The first involves treason and inciting soldiers to commit acts contrary to their duty and discipline, while the second concerns treason and participation in an insurrection, according to the court's docket.

Lieutenant General Philémon Yav was arrested on Monday, September 19, 2022, and transferred to Makala Central Prison.

This FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo) officer was in command of five provinces: North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Maniema, and Tshopo.

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, CDF & Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, met H.E. Lisa Chesney, UK High Commissioner to Uganda, at SFC HQ Entebbe

 

The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon met with Her Excellency Lisa Chesney, UK High Commissioner to Uganda. The meeting happened at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe. 

The CDF and the UK High Commissioner discussed a proposal to deploy UK military medical personnel at the UPDF National Referral Hospital. This proposal is under review by the UK government.

The two leaders also explored UK’s support to the UPDF training schools. 

They reaffirmed mutual respect and agreed to sustain high-level engagements to further strengthen cooperation.

This meeting follows a previous discussion between the CDF and the High Commissioner in October, underscoring the ongoing high-level engagement between the two nations.

They discussed deepening UK–UPDF cooperation, including medical support and training, and reaffirmed commitment to continued high-level engagement.

Will Museveni manage to stop the an anticipated regional war?Uganda will hold a security meeting to discuss the Security crisis in DRC

 Uganda will host a summit of regional heads of state this coming Sunday to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC, as fighting around Uvira heightens fears of a wider regional conflict.

 Preparations for the meeting are in high gear and the ministry of external affairs is prepared to host this important meeting.

The meeting will focus on recent advances by the AFC/M23 armed group in South Kivu province  particularly the capture of Uvira and the growing humanitarian crisis,with the meeting's main target of avoiding a regional war.

With M23 having announced it's withdrawal from Uvira as commanded by USA,many see it's withdrawal as a tactical move by Rwanda.

According to our sources, rather than retreating to Kamanyola or returning to Rwanda, the majority of Rwandan soldiers present in Uvira have chosen to head towards the highlands and middle plateaus of Uvira territory. They are currently moving towards the Fizi and Menembwe regions and their surrounding areas.

It is important to note that no precise data is available at this time, but according to our estimates, of the Rwandan soldiers already stationed in the city of Uvira, approximately 70% have headed towards the highlands and middle plateaus.

Standby class one order for the prisons for two months

 

Reports indicate that Gen. Muhoozi has ordered Uganda Prisons Service to be under Standby Class One order from December 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026, as part of heightened security measures ahead of the festive season and the January 15, 2026, general elections.

For those Not familiar with security matters, standby Class One is the highest state of operational readiness within Uganda’s uniformed security services. When declared, it places the entire institution on maximum alert to respond swiftly to any security threat, emergency, or unusual situation.

In this case, the declaration coincides with a politically sensitive period as Ugandans prepare to vote for a new president, as well as parliamentary and local government leaders. In a press statement, commissioner general of Prisons Dr Johnson Byabashaija directed all prison units across the country to intensify security, intelligence gathering, and coordination with sister security and intelligence agencies during the two-month period until they receive other orders.

According to information collected from a variety of talks from samples of different people from different public places,they are  praising the way Gen Muhoozi has woken up and getting serious on some of the most "unattended to" issues in respect to security and the bad vice of corruption .

...For God and My Country....

N.E

CDF decorates officers at Mbuyau

 

CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba urged newly promoted UPDF officers to embrace greater responsibility and integrity. The decorated officers include Lt. Gens. Jack Bakasumba and Francis Okello; Maj. Gens. James Kinaalwa, Deus Sande, Charles Byanyima, William Bainomugisha & Christopher Ddamulira; and Brig. Gens. Mcdans Kamugira, Fred Zakye & Paddy Ankunda, among others.

Kenya has Cemented its Integrated Air Defense Capability with Ksh 3.4 Billion SPYDER System.

 

In a strategic enhancement of Kenya’s air defense architecture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has transferred a SPYDER (Surface-to-Air Python and Derby) air defense battery, valued at Ksh 3.4 billion, to President William Ruto. The delivery, executed via an IDF-operated heavy air cargo sortie, reflects deepening bilateral defense cooperation and significantly upgrades Kenya’s aerial threat interdiction capacity.

The SPYDER system, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, is a highly mobile, multi-role, short- to medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) platform engineered for tactical air defense operations. It is optimized for rapid target acquisition and simultaneous multi-target engagement against manned aircraft, rotary-wing platforms, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including low-observable and high-speed incursions.

System Architecture and Combat Capability.

The SPYDER platform integrates Python-5 and Derby missile interceptors, leveraging dual guidance modes — infrared homing and active radar guidance — to maximize kill probability in dense electronic warfare environments. Its high-mobility tactical launcher units, mounted on all-terrain platforms, enable rapid shoot-and-scoot deployment, ensuring survivability against counter-battery and air suppression operations.

Key operational characteristics include:

Engagement Envelope: Effective target engagement ranges of 1–50 km with altitudes up to 16 km, providing layered point and area defense.

Reaction Time: Combat-ready launch in under 10 seconds from target acquisition, suitable for dynamic threat environments.

Multi-Target Capability: Simultaneous engagement of multiple aerial vectors, supported by integrated command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) networks.

Mobility and Survivability: All-terrain launch vehicles equipped with rapid reload systems allow displacement between firing positions, mitigating counter-strike vulnerabilities.

Operational Impact on Kenya’s Air Defense Posture.

The SPYDER system significantly elevates Kenya’s aerial denial and interdiction capabilities, reinforcing strategic deterrence against asymmetric and conventional threats. Its deployment enables:

Integrated Air Defense Layering: Seamless integration with existing radar and surveillance assets to establish a multi-tiered air defense umbrella over critical infrastructure, ports, military bases, and urban centers.

Counter-UAV Operations: Effective neutralization of tactical UAV swarms and low-altitude threats increasingly utilized in modern hybrid warfare.

Force Projection and Rapid Response: Enhanced ability to deploy interceptors to high-threat sectors within minutes, supporting theater-level air defense contingencies.

Strategic Signaling: Demonstrates Kenya’s commitment to regional air superiority and deters potential aerial incursions by state and non-state actors.

Defense analysts note that the addition of SPYDER positions Kenya as a regional air defense node capable of conducting both defensive counter-air operations and tactical protection of critical national assets under high-threat scenarios.

The acquisition underscores Kenya’s continued investment in advanced kinetic and electronic warfare capabilities while reinforcing strategic defense partnerships with Israel. With the SPYDER battery fully operational, Kenya now possesses a robust, survivable, and responsive air defense shield capable of deterring and neutralizing contemporary aerial threats.