The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Infantry Division have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation and promoting peace and stability along the shared border between the two countries. The commitment was made during the Eighth Proximity Commanders’ Meeting, which was held in Mbarara City.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has been crowned champion in both netball and men’s handball at the 2026 Interforces Games held at St Joseph College Layibi Stadium in Gulu City. The UPDF netball team secured the title after a closely contested final against the Uganda Prisons Service. The match ended in a 40-40 draw,…
Security forces and other stakeholders joined communities across Uganda in a nationwide cleaning exercise on Saturday as the country marked the Second National Cleaning Day. In Gulu City, personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Prisons Service, Uganda Police Force and Uganda Wildlife Authority, among other stakeholders, cleaned key public facilities, including Gulu…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Legal Training College (LTC) at Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja, has passed out 34 personnel who completed the Brigade Legal Officers Course (BLOC), Intake 13 of 2026. The Head of the General Court Martial, Brigadier General (Advocate) Richard Tukachungurwa who presided over the ceremony said the course was important in strengthening…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has passed out Intake Five Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who completed a three-month Ideological and Leadership Course at the Division Headquarters, Moroto Barracks. The trainees were drawn from various units across the Division and underwent training aimed at strengthening their leadership skills, discipline and understanding of military…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division witnessed a change of command following the handover of office from Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma to Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the UPDF, Lieutenant…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has decorated 54 senior and junior officers who were recently promoted in recognition of their service, sacrifice and commitment to the force, at the Air Force Headquarters in Entebbe. The Commander Air Force, Lieutenant General Charles Okidi said promotions are earned through sacrifice, loyalty, integrity and discipline,…