Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has rallied African Union Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to pursue a comprehensive approach to restoring peace in Somalia, stressing that military action alone cannot deliver lasting stability, emphasising the need for political dialogue, reconciliation between…
Ministers of Defence from African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Troop-Contributing Countries have commended the technical report prepared by the Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs), laying the strategic groundwork for the mission as it faces critical support threats ahead of January 2027. The three-day summit brings together diplomats, military, and defence leaders…
The Chairman of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Football Club (UPDF FC), Major General Richard Karemire, rallied the club and its supporters to forge stronger partnerships in a bid to build a sustainable and competitive football institution. Maj Gen Richard Karemire was speaking during the UPDF FC Fans Gala held at Bombo Military Ground, where he…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has welcomed Colonel Winston Mugarura as its new Deputy Division Commander following a handover and takeover ceremony held at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. Colonel Mugarura takes over from Brigadier General Allan Kyangungu. Presiding over the function, the Division Commander, Major General Wilberforce Serunkuma, described transfers…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has effected changes in its departmental leadership, with new officers assuming the offices of Division Administration Officer and Public Information Officer during handover and takeover functions held at the Division Headquarters in Gulu. The Division’s Deputy Commander, Colonel Richard Kidega, while presiding over the handover and…