61 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces soldiers completed a five-month training in the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeants (RQMS) course and the Bus Drivers course at the School of Supplies and Transport (SOST) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. Among them, 47 completed the RQMS course, while 14 graduated in bus driving. Presiding over the ceremony, the Chief of…
Today, at approximately 0800 hours, a student of Faith Secondary School in Lira City discovered an SMG firearm, No. UG PSO 56S 4100382 14317, with two rounds in a small magazine. The weapon was found hidden in a bush near the football pitch of Ireda Primary School, located in Ireda Lumumba Cell, Ireda East Ward,…
The Commandant Military Police Brigade, Brig Gen William Bainomugisha has called on soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces to prioritise knowledge and integrity in the execution of their duties. He made the remarks today while officiating the pass-out of 71 soldiers from Military Police who completed a 10-week Applied Intelligence Course at the…
There are reports coming out of Kawempe in the ongoing by-election that several journalists were today assaulted and their equipment confiscated by some members of the security forces who were on patrol in the area to maintain law and order during the electoral exercise. It is not yet clear what happened that led…
A delegation from Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), led by Acting Deputy Chief Coordinator Brigadier General Godfrey Muwanguzi, visited the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) today for a familiarization tour. Brig Gen Muwanguzi and his team toured the institute’s workshops, laboratory facilities, and ongoing projects. He commended UIRI’s leadership and staff for their innovative contributions…
Finance officers in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces have been urged to maintain discipline and integrity in their duties to ensure efficiency and accountability within the institution. The call was made by the Joint Staff Finance, Brig Gen Robert Mugabe, while officiating at the opening of a three-day financial management retreat at the Junior…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, today met with the Danish Special Representative to the Great Lakes Region, Birgitte Nygaard Markussen, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mbuya. The discussions focused on regional security, particularly the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
The week-long disaster response and management exercise, code-named “OKOA MAISHA,” has today concluded at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Headquarters in Jinja. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Robinah and the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Major General Bob Ogiki, commended the facilitators, participants, and experts for their contributions in sharing…
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, has reminded newly appointed Brigade Commanders that their new assignments come with greater responsibilities. Maj Gen Busizoori made the remarks as he presided over the change of leadership of Brigade Commanders under the 4 Infantry Division that was…
The outgoing Deputy Director Defence Public Information, Colonel Deo Akiiki has handed over the reins of office to Major Bilal Katamba. Col Deo Akiiki was recently appointed as the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Major General Felix Kulayigye, the Director Defence Public Information who Presided over the…