In a powerful display of unity and regional cooperation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) came together on Saturday, 31 May, for a historic football match held at Kyamate Playground in Ntungamo Municipality. The event drew thousands of civilians and military personnel, underscoring the growing camaraderie between the two forces.…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Major General Jack Bakasumba, has called on Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers to stand firm against corruption and support the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in promoting integrity and accountability within the military. Addressing senior logistics officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs headquarters in…
A total of 118 soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Division have successfully completed an ideological orientation course designed to deepen their understanding of the Force’s core values and reinforce civil-military relations. The pass-out ceremony, held today at the Division Headquarters in Makenke, was presided over by the Division Commander, Major General…
Fifteen personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive five-day course in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) at the Joint Military Training Centre in Mogadishu. The training, facilitated by the United Nations Support Office, aimed to strengthen the unit’s ability to gather,…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has lauded the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) as a cornerstone of the country’s long-term security and development. Delivering a lecture on strategic leadership and civil-military relations to the third intake at the college in Njeru, Buikwe District, Hon Tayebwa described the institution as far more…
Senior government officials, security leaders, and entrepreneurs have empowered youth leaders in Napak District, locally known as Karacuna, with vital skills in enterprise development, SACCO management, and income generation. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to uplift young people and promote community-driven development in the Karamoja sub-region. The training, held at Napak District Headquarters,…
Seven Generals of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have today been documented at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, ahead of their retirement later this year. The Chief of Joint Staff Major General Jack Bakasumba hailed the generals for their exceptional service, particularly in advancing capacity building and leadership…
Brigadier General Godfrey Muwanguzi, Acting Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), has lauded the National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI) for its instrumental role in advancing food research and innovation in Uganda. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the institute, Brig Gen Muwanguzi praised NaSARRI’s leadership for developing technologies that enhance food crop…
A delegation of allied student officers from the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC), Kimaka, visited the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu today, as part of a field study tour. The delegation, consisting of officers undertaking master’s degrees in security and strategic studies, was received by the Division Commander,…
Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has called for unwavering vigilance among Ugandan troops deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), urging them to remain resolute in combating Al-Shabaab. Speaking during a one-week visit to assess the operational readiness and…