The Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Brigadier General Godfrey Muwanguzi, has engaged leaders and stakeholders in Luwero District on the implementation of government development programmes at the Luwero District Headquarters, Brig Gen Muwanguzi urged communities to make effective use of existing security structures and promptly report security concerns to the relevant authorities.…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has called for a fundamental shift in global defence cooperation, urging nations to move away from rigid, identity-based blocs towards flexible, capability-driven partnerships. Hon. Kiryowa made the call during a plenary session on “Evolution of Alliances and Partnerships” at the 15th Seoul Defence Dialogue (SDD)…
Local authorities and security forces in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle Region have reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in strengthening community safety and promoting stability in the area. The commitment was made during a joint meeting in Buulo Mareer attended by local leaders, military commanders and representatives of partner forces to review the security situation in Kontunwaarrey…
Uganda and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence intelligence cooperation as part of broader efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity across Africa. The commitment was made during the opening of a bilateral defence intelligence exchange between Uganda and a South African delegation at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the UPDF Engineering Brigade as construction of the new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA)/UPDF complex reaches 87% completion, keeping the project firmly on track for commissioning in December. Addressing engineers and construction personnel on Monday during a site visit at the military headquarters…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 47, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has donated assorted food items to vulnerable members of the Somali community around Ceeljaale Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Lower Shabelle Region. The donation, led by the Battle Group Commander, Col Wilson Barigye, was conducted…
Major General Felix Busizoori assumed office as Deputy Commander Land Forces, taking over from Major General Joseph Ssemwanga, now Commander Reserve Force. The handover ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding at the Land Force Headquarters in…
The Commandant of Military Police (MP) Brigade, Maj Gen William Bainomugisha, has urged female combatants to avoid early pregnancy and instead pursue military courses to achieve career progression in the army. Maj Gen Bainomugisha made the remarks today, September 10, 2026, during the opening of a two-day female combatants’ seminar held at the 10 MP…
The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Gen Salim Saleh, has called for a review of cage-fishing projects along the River Nile, in Moyo, Mayuge and Amolatar, as well as coffee-farming activities in Patongo. Gen Saleh made the call during a stakeholder meeting at Kirema Heritage Farm…
Troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) are undergoing a two-week training course at Force Headquarters in Mogadishu to strengthen their knowledge and capabilities in psychological and integrated influence operations. The training is part of a knowledge-exchange initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of AUSSOM personnel and partners to…