Uganda's army chief launches 'Operation Kisasi' against violent crime

On Oct 17, 2026, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, posted on X (10:14 UTC) that the military would start a special operation against "the killers/robbers/ rapists of innocent citizens in Uganda", adding "We won't waste time taking them to court. We will deal with them like we did LRA." At 11:05 UTC he posted "We have launched 'Operation Kisasi' against criminals in the country. It will not end until we finish them." Watchdog Uganda reported the same quotes. No scope, command structure or timeline was given, and no deaths or arrests under the operation have been reported.

What

Uganda's army chief launches 'Operation Kisasi' against violent crime

Where

Africa, Uganda

When

Oct 17, 2026

Who

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) on X, Watchdog Uganda

Status

reported as stated