President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s strategic commitment to peace and regional stability in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing that the intervention in Somalia remains grounded in Pan-African solidarity, principle, and long-term security strategy rather than mere geographical proximity. Speaking during the closing ceremony of a three-day summit that brought together Heads of State…
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has effected a series of changes in key leadership positions across its formations and directorates, with several officers assuming new appointments. Among the changes is the appointment of Brigadier General John Mango Baraza as the new Chief of Staff (COS) SFC, succeeding Brigadier General Paul Wanyera Namawa, who is set…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting survivors and returnees who were abducted or affected by the former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency. Hon. Oleru made the remarks during a visit to LRA returnees, where she commended…
The Chief of Staff – Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Chris Bagonza, has commissioned newly completed infrastructure projects at the 1 Infantry Division Headquarters in Kakiri, Wakiso District. The commissioned projects include 36 housing units and a new quarter guard, all constructed by the UPDF Engineers Brigade as part…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya has welcomed Colonel Francis Aragamoi as the new Battle Group Commander during a handover and takeover ceremony held in South Sudan. Col Aragamoi takes over from Col Bernard Kashemeza, who is set to attend a course at the National Defence College-Uganda (NDC-U). Presiding over the…
The National Organising Committee of the Inter-Forces Competition has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division for its preparations to host the 18th edition of the annual competition. During a meeting held at the Division Headquarters, the competition’s technical team applauded the host division for the progress made, particularly at the shooting…