The District Commissioner of Barawe, Mr Umar Abdullahi Mohamed, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for fostering strong relations with the local community. Mr Abdullahi made the remarks during a meeting with the Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene,…
Kampala, 6 August 2026 — The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has commenced a Force Verification Exercise in the Republic of Uganda, scheduled to run from 6th to 8th August 2026. The exercise is in line with the approved EASF Activity Plan for 2026 and the strategic goal of maintaining a multidimensional capacity ready for…
Senior Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) who are due for retirement have been challenged to strengthen their financial management skills and plan wisely for life after military service to ensure long-term financial stability. The call was made during a financial literacy training for retiring senior officers held at the Defence Intelligence and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has conducted command handover ceremonies for 1 Usalama and 403 Brigades. At 1 Usalama Brigade, command was handed over from Colonel Adnan Kaale Seiko, the outgoing Caretaker Commander, to Colonel Charles Mukasa Kayemba, the incoming Brigade Commander. The ceremony was presided over by the 3 Infantry…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 1 Infantry Division conducted a 30-kilometre route march from its headquarters in Kakiri to Kayunga Kumbuzi in Wakiso District as part of efforts to maintain combat readiness and prepare for the forthcoming Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Force Drill Competition. Addressing soldiers, the Commander of the 1 Infantry Division,…
The Acting Commandant of the Uganda Military Engineering College (UMEC), Colonel Dr Eng Charles Muhigirwa, has urged engineering students to prioritise practical and technical training, emphasising that hands-on experience is vital to producing competent professionals who can support the nation’s development agenda. Addressing students at the start of the 2026/27 academic year, Col Dr Eng…