The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches to military operations beyond conventional warfare. Lt Gen Okiding made the call during the opening session of the Chiefs of Defence Intelligence and Security meeting held as part of…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the Republic of Korea, saying the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) seeks to enhance its capabilities across all sectors. The Minister made the remarks during a meeting with the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Uganda, His…
The Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, together with the Board of Directors of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure over the issue of digital number plates, on the status of the arrangements between NEC and Joint Stock Company Global Security (JSC GS) regarding…
Military Police troops have been urged to keep core values at their fingertips as they prepare to provide security to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) during the pending Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations due to begin countrywide from October 12, 2026. Maj Gen William Beinomugisha told 537 officers and men — all UNEB…