The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called upon security personnel to remain ideologically grounded, disciplined and committed to national service, saying ideological clarity remains the cornerstone of effective leadership and national stability. Lt Gen Okiding made the remarks while presiding over the pass-out ceremony of the Joint Basic…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit 12 commemorated World Environment Day with a tree-planting exercise and a beach cleanup along the Indian Ocean coastline. This year’s theme, “Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For our Future,” guided activities…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended General Officers due for retirement later this year for their distinguished, dedicated, and selfless service to the nation. The commendation was made during a documentation exercise involving 20 General Officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, marking a key step in the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is recruiting qualified Ugandan citizens to serve in regular and professional positions. The Uganda National Population and Housing Census 2024 will inform the recruitment quotas for the respective Cities/Districts of Uganda. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must meet all the following conditions: Citizenship: Must be adult Ugandan citizens and possess…
Kampala, Uganda – June 04, 2026– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the General Recruitment Exercise 2026, inviting qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ugandan citizens to serve their country in both regular and professional capacities. Online applications via recruitment.updf.go.ug will be accepted from 10–24 June 2026. Applicants must be…