The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has boosted its operational readiness with the successful completion of a leadership and ideological course for more than 100 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) at Moroto Army Barracks. The Division Commander, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma Karate, presided over the pass-out ceremony, commending the soldiers for their resilience and…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has urged the UPDF Engineers Brigade to expedite construction of the new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters, demanding that the two buildings be completed within the next eleven months. The CDF made the directive during an inspection visit to the construction site, where…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) wishes to clarify circulating misinformation about Operation Shujja in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). There were no killings in the areas of Komanda–Eringeti as alleged. The facts are that an engagement occurred in Apakwang, approximately 40 kilometres north of Komanda in Mambasa territory, DRC. In this encounter, we…
A total of 91 trainees have graduated from the Battalion Support Weapon Course (Intake 02) at Labwordong Training School in Agago District, completing intensive training in specialised weapon systems. The course, which began on 26 May 2025, produced 89 male and 2 female graduates drawn from Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Battalions. They received training on…