A leaked report on the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has ignited a political firestorm, implicating senior officer Brigadier John Bakahumura in a massive fuel‑theft ring that siphoned off millions of litres of diesel intended for frontline units. The scandal surfaced after an internal audit by the Defence Logistics Directorate uncovered irregularities in fuel vouchers and inventory logs at the Mbarara depot. Meanwhile, Brigadier Kandiho Kiyaga, the army’s chief of intelligence, is under intense scrutiny after whistle‑blowers alleged that his office fabricated intelligence on rebel movements to conceal the fuel diversion. Opposition leaders have called for parliamentary hearings, and President Yoweri Museveni has ordered a full military inquiry, pledging that any officers found guilty will face court‑martial. The UPDF, a cornerstone of the nation’s security, now grapples with a loss of public confidence and a looming leadership shake‑up.
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