The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a free medical outreach camp in Kisimula Parish, Kapeeka Sub-county, Nakaseke District, providing essential healthcare services to residents. The initiative was organized by UGABAG XLIV undergoing pre-mission training at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo. The medical camp offered a range of…
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the importance of strengthening Uganda’s bilateral relations with Belgium, particularly in defence diplomacy. He made the remarks during a meeting with His Excellency Hugues Chantry, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Uganda, who paid a courtesy call to the…
The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has urged newly promoted Generals and Senior Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to maintain discipline, commitment, and hard work to merit further promotion in their careers. While presiding over the decoration of promoted Generals and Senior Officers at the Ministry of Defence and…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has commenced the roster recruitment and verification exercise for civilian personnel in Uganda. Speaking at the opening of the exercise in Kampala, Brig Gen Stephen Kashure, the Joint Chief of Staff of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, emphasized its rotational nature among the ten member states, stating, “We are…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi, has concluded his official visit to Kigali, marking another step in strengthening bilateral military ties between Uganda and Rwanda. Gen Kainerugaba arrived in Kigali on Thursday and commenced his engagements with a private meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The discussions focused…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on African militaries to address obstacles hindering military cooperation, emphasizing its critical role in fostering regional stability and continental unity. Speaking during a lecture to senior military officers at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Command and…
Recruits undergoing the Basic Military Training Course Intake 17/24-25 at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta have successfully completed their week-long final field exercise, code-named “Dumisha Usalama.” The exercise concluded on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in their training. Presiding over the closure of the exercise, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt…
Today morning, UPDF 2 Infantry Division received a military Delegation from Rwanda Defence Forces at Mirama border post in Ntugamo District. The delegation comprises of military officers from RDF 2 Infantry Division, RDF 5 Infantry Division and Rwanda Defence Advisor to Uganda, Col Emmanuel Ruzindana. These are Commanders from proximity units along our…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda. Gen Kainerugaba is scheduled to hold discussions with senior leaders of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and meet with Rwandan President H.E. Paul Kagame. The Ugandan General’s visit coincides with tensions in the…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia successfully completed Camp Security and Induction Training for the third batch of personnel. The training, designed to enhance the effectiveness of UPDF troops in the complex operational environment of Somalia, focused on equipping personnel with essential security…