Troops under the 4 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces have been urged to carefully plan and conduct market surveys before taking loans from the Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO). This advice was delivered during a regional sensitisation drive led by a team from the SACCO’s headquarters in Kampala. The ongoing…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has officially integrated 298 former local defence volunteers into its ranks following a pass-out ceremony held at the Mountain Warfare Training School (MWTS) in Ntoroko District. Presiding over the ceremony, Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, Deputy Commander of the Mountain Division, praised the new soldiers for their dedication…
Security commanders and local leaders have renewed their call for the people of Karamoja to actively embrace peace and development during a well-attended community security baraza in Lokolia village, Kaabong East. The gathering brought together joint security personnel, district officials, and hundreds of residents in a show of unity and collective responsibility. Colonel Allan Kyangungu,…
Major General Deus Sande, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division, has applauded Colonel Vincent Bagambaki for his discipline, professionalism, and exemplary leadership throughout his military service. Maj Gen Sande delivered the remarks during a formal handover ceremony in which Col Bagambaki officially handed over office as Division Administrative Officer to Colonel…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has expressed deep condolences to the family of Ssembusi Fred, who was fatally shot by Lt Zziwa Bashir on 26 June during a political rally in Lwemiyaga, Sembabule District. Maj Gen Deus K. Sande, Commander of the Armoured Division, represented the Chief of Defence Forces at the condolence visit,…
The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has applauded Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their successful operations against Al-Shabaab militants in the strategic town of Sabiid-Anole. During a three-day visit to Somalia, Lt Gen Muhanga met with…