The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has called on troops to uphold discipline and professionalism as they prepare for deployment to South Sudan under “Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya.” The deployment follows a request by the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to the Ugandan President Yoweri…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces yesterday, 17 March, recovered 127 cattle, four arrows, four axes, and one bow in separate operations against suspected Jie Karamojong cattle raiders in Abim District. During the operations, one warrior was killed, and two suspects were arrested. The recovered livestock, believed to have been stolen from Kapelebyong District, is…
Non-Commissioned Officers from the 4 Infantry Division and affiliated units have kicked off a six-month refresher training for Communication Information Technology and Signal Regiment Level XIII Course (Intake 24/24-25) at the Division headquarters in Gulu. Colonel Somson Nabeeta, the 4 Infantry Division Administration Officer, presided over the ceremony on behalf of Major General Felix…
Wazalendo SACCO, has held its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Gadaffi Barracks in Jinja. The meeting brought together delegates, leadership, and stakeholders to review the society’s progress over the past year. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, emphasised the significance of the meeting, stating that, “we are here…
A tragic incident occurred yesterday at around 1600 hours in Nimu Village, Pawo West Parish, Lukungu Sub-County, Lamwo District, when a civilian was killed by an unexploded ordnance (UXO) suspected to have been left behind during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency. The deceased, identified as Mrs. Ayao Esther, 47, was tending to her…
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…