Former Chief of Military Intelligence Maj Gen James Birungi has been arrested and detained at Makindye Military Police , where he awaits trial before the General Court Martial on charges of treason, corruption, and related serious offences, officials have confirmed.
The dramatic arrest stems from an internal investigation ordered by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) leadership into alleged misconduct within its intelligence directorate.
A board of inquiry chaired by Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, reportedly uncovered grave irregularities, ranging from manipulation of intelligence reports to the misuse of operational funds.
Military sources say Birungi’s arrest is only the beginning, warning that more officers could face prosecution once the inquiry team completes its findings.
“The investigations have revealed serious breaches within intelligence and counterterrorism operations, and accountability measures are now being enforced,” one senior source told this publication.
Maj Gen Birungi, once one of the most powerful figures in military intelligence, now faces a court martial that could reshape perceptions of the UPDF’s internal accountability.
