The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has commended the growing defence cooperation between Uganda and Mali, calling for closer military cooperation between the two countries. Lt Gen Bakasumba made the remarks on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces while hosting a delegation from the…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, officially opened the annual defence strategic retreat on Saturday at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya. Gen Kainerugaba chaired the first two days of the three-day strategic conference over the weekend, leading senior military and civilian leaders through performance reviews and coordination discussions. The conference…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commissioned a new fleet of aircraft into the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, marking a major step in the nation’s military modernisation. The newly commissioned fleet includes the Let 410 transport aircraft that will enhance logistical efficiency by streamlining the movement of personnel and…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has hosted the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Uganda, H.E. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. During the meeting, Gen. Kainerugaba thanked the Ambassador for her dedication to fostering ties between the two countries throughout her tenure in…
The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has presided over the joint pass-out of 11,948 recruits who completed Basic Military Training at various UPDF training schools across the country, with the main ceremony held at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta. The nationwide pass-out simultaneously…
The Government of Uganda received a fifth group of 133 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks. The returnees were received by Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Entebbe International Airport. Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Ogwang reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the welfare, dignity,…
The Parliament of Uganda has deployed the 10 independent UPDF representatives in the 12th Parliament to various committees of the House, with postings spread across standing and sectoral committees. The announcement was made on the floor of Parliament on 7th July 2026 during the 6th sitting of the 12th Parliament by Brig Gen David Gonyi,…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 45, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Justus Musenene, has urged the youth of Barawe District to capitalise on the prevailing peace and stability by engaging in productive activities that improve their livelihoods and contribute to the…
Uganda has officially been admitted into the Invictus Games community, becoming the 26th participating nation and the first East African country to join the global movement that uses sport to rehabilitate wounded and injured service personnel. The announcement was made on July 7, 2026, during the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham House in…
Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs the public that the shortlist of successful candidates for the ongoing General Recruitment Exercise 2026 has been released. The lists are available on the official UPDF website (www.updf.go.ug) and at all respective City and District Headquarters. Applicants are encouraged to check their names and confirm their…