Maj Gen Francis Okello has been hailed for his pivotal role in establishing and developing the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) into the country’s premier institution for strategic military education. The commendation came from Deputy Commander Land Force, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, during a handover ceremony in which Maj Gen Okello officially passed command…
Major General Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has hailed the strong and “cordial” military relationship between Uganda and Nigeria, calling for deeper cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks while hosting a 30-member delegation from…
Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division have been called upon to uphold discipline, embrace ideological principles, and reflect on the legacy of national heroism throughout their military service. This message was delivered by Colonel Allan Kyangungu, Deputy Division Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, while officiating the launch of a…