The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Director of Operations Other Than War, Brigadier General Kenneth Muheire, has called on newly recruited candidates to maintain high standards of discipline as they prepare for military training at the Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta. Brig Gen Muheire, leading the recruitment team in the Bunyoro region, addressed recruits from…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in a joint operation with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), successfully captured Bariire town today, Friday 8 August 2025. The military campaign, code-named Operation Silent Storm, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to weaken…
Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia have been reminded to strictly observe the law as they carry out their peacekeeping duties. Delivering a legal briefing to the contingent, UNGU-XI Legal Officer Captain Chris Tumusiime emphasised the need for soldiers to fully understand…