Eighty-two successful recruits from Kamuli District have been officially flagged off to Kaweweta Recruit Training School in Nakaseke District, marking the start of their journey in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The ceremony, held on 13 August 2025, was presided over by the Resident District Commissioner, Mrs Birungi Rose, who described joining the UPDF…
Defence and Military Intelligence Chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) have renewed their commitment to enhancing regional security cooperation, information sharing, and operational effectiveness. The pledge was made during a high-level meeting of intelligence leaders that concluded today in Entebbe. Speaking at the closure of the meeting, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Land Force…
Newly enlisted Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel in the Karamoja Sub-region have been urged to uphold discipline, patriotism, and healthy lifestyles as they prepare to begin training. The call came as the army concluded a ten-day recruitment exercise across seven districts. At various recruitment centres, District Resident Commissioners (RDCs), LC V chairpersons, and municipal…