The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a UPDF funeral home at Land Forces Headquarters, Bombo. The facility is set to be the first of its kind in Uganda. The ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Commander of Land Forces Major General Joseph Ssemwanga, who represented the Commander of Land…
The Commander of Battle Group 45 of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Justus Musenene, has called on local leaders in Barawe-Embreso to be active participants in promoting peace during the holy month of Ramadan. Col Musenene made the call during an engagement…
The Chief of Defence Forces who is also the Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has donated sports equipment and a cash contribution of UGX 10 million to support the upcoming Tooro Kingdom Inter-Clans Football Tournament. The competition is scheduled to kick off on April 7, 2026, with the final match set…
Reference is made to the report of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan published on 27 February 2026 and the accompanying media reporting. The current UPDF operation in South Sudan is completely legitimate. UPDF was invited by the sovereign government of the country, and the deployment was approved by Parliament of Uganda. UPDF…
The Commander of the Reserve Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Charles Otema Awany, has commended regional reserve force commanders for their dedication and service, calling for stronger coordination and leadership to enhance the effectiveness of the force. Lt Gen Otema made the remarks during a high-level meeting of regional reserve…
Female troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been commended for their outstanding contribution to peace and security as they marked International Women’s Day in Mogadishu. The celebrations held under the theme, “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls,” attracted female troops from the Uganda Peoples’…
Thirty-three officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have completed a four-week geo-spatial mapping course conducted at the Headquarter Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (HQ URDC) at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja District. The course brought together participants from various UPDF units and formations, aiming to enhance their proficiency in geo-spatial mapping by equipping them with…
All is set for the upcoming International Women’s Day celebrations as preparations for the all-women parade reach their final stages at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Women drawn from Uganda’s security institutions, including the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Uganda Police Force and the Uganda Prisons Service, will take centre stage during the national celebrations scheduled for…
The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma, has commended the joint troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Somalia National Army (SNA) for their resilience and professionalism following the successful capture of the towns of Mubarak and Darussalam during ongoing operations against Al-Shabaab.…
A total of 43 Ugandan students have safely returned home following their evacuation from Iran after renewed tensions and conflict erupted in the Middle Eastern country. The students arrived in Uganda after a coordinated evacuation effort led by the Government of Uganda, with support from diplomatic and security agencies. They were received upon arrival by…