*SECURITY FORCES MONITORING EMERGING REBEL CELLS – UPDF* Crown Media East Africa – Kampala | Uganda’s security agencies have launched intensified operations against rising threats of armed rebellion, terrorism, and economic sabotage in parts of the country, according to a recent briefing from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Over the past several months, dozens of suspects have been arrested and interrogated for their alleged involvement in organized armed groups, plots to bomb public spaces, and the targeted destruction of electricity infrastructure – a campaign that has caused widespread power disruptions, especially in central Uganda. Districts most affected by the vandalism include Wakiso, Mukono, Kayunga, Luweero, Nakaseke, Kiboga, Nakasongola, Mityana, Mubende, Mpigi, and the greater Masaka region. Security sources have revealed that some of the arrested individuals had previously posed as political activists affiliated with opposition groups, notably the National Unity Platform (NUP). A number of them have already been charged in courts of law and are currently on remand pending trial. The Inter-Agency Security Committee – chaired by the UPDF Chief of Defence Forces and comprising the Uganda Police Force, Prisons Services, and various intelligence units – is now operating jointly to dismantle terrorist and subversive cells, particularly those targeting vulnerable youth in Kampala’s informal settlements. In a recent high-level security meeting, the committee resolved to take firm and coordinated action against the architects and financiers of these networks, which are believed to be strategically working to destabilize the country in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections. According to intelligence reports, some of the funding and logistical support for these activities is suspected to be originating from foreign diplomatic missions based in Kampala. The German Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Mathias Schauer, has been specifically named in connection with what officials describe as “undiplomatic conduct” that violates the spirit of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. “The Government of Uganda is actively engaging the relevant foreign mission through appropriate diplomatic channels to address these concerns,” The UPDF has condemned what it called “foreign interference in Uganda’s internal affairs,” warning that all actors involved—local or international—will be dealt with decisively. Authorities have also cautioned young Ugandans against falling into the trap of political exploitation, urging them instead to embrace government-backed programs aimed at wealth creation, skills training, and youth empowerment. “The security of our country is non-negotiable,” read part of the UPDF’s official statement. “We shall continue to identify, isolate, and prosecute all those working against Uganda’s peace and stability.” Crown Media East Africa will continue to monitor this developing story.