The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined the Indian community in celebrating India’s 79th Independence Day at the National Forensic Science University – Uganda Campus in Jinja. Speaking at the event, the Campus Director, Air Commodore Kedar Thaakar reflected on the longstanding ties between India and Uganda, citing shared colonial history, independence struggles, and mutual…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in Apac District ended in tragedy on Friday when a 22-year-old applicant collapsed and died shortly after completing a mandatory physical fitness run. The deceased, identified as Dono Solomon, was participating in a short-distance run, one of the compulsory stages of the recruitment process. According to the…
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) for their discipline, dedication, and professionalism. Speaking during his maiden visit to the camp, Lt Gen Kavuma expressed satisfaction with the soldiers’ vigilance and…