Finance officers in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces have been urged to maintain discipline and integrity in their duties to ensure efficiency and accountability within the institution. The call was made by the Joint Staff Finance, Brig Gen Robert Mugabe, while officiating at the opening of a three-day financial management retreat at the Junior…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, today met with the Danish Special Representative to the Great Lakes Region, Birgitte Nygaard Markussen, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mbuya. The discussions focused on regional security, particularly the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
The week-long disaster response and management exercise, code-named “OKOA MAISHA,” has today concluded at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Headquarters in Jinja. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Robinah and the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Major General Bob Ogiki, commended the facilitators, participants, and experts for their contributions in sharing…
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, has reminded newly appointed Brigade Commanders that their new assignments come with greater responsibilities. Maj Gen Busizoori made the remarks as he presided over the change of leadership of Brigade Commanders under the 4 Infantry Division that was…
The outgoing Deputy Director Defence Public Information, Colonel Deo Akiiki has handed over the reins of office to Major Bilal Katamba. Col Deo Akiiki was recently appointed as the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Major General Felix Kulayigye, the Director Defence Public Information who Presided over the…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has extended support to expectant mothers in Kyankwanzi District through a donation of 500 packs of Mama Kits worth six million Uganda Shillings. The donation was made ahead of the International Women’s Day celebrations held in the district on 8th March 2025. While handing over the…
The President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has emphasized the need for Uganda to transition from a traditional village-based economy to a modern society by embracing five key pillars of socio-economic transformation. Speaking at Bukwiri Church of Uganda Primary School in Kyankwanzi District during the International Women’s Day celebrations,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) regret to report an incident that resulted in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Agago District during a routine night patrol. At approximately 2:30 am, soldiers from the 79 Battalion encountered a group of civilians drinking in a bar and playing cards beyond the curfew time imposed…
Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces Female peacekeepers, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia, today joined their counterparts to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme was “Rights, Equality, Empowerment: We Can Accelerate Action,” emphasizing the need for a Somalia and…
The CDF/SPA/SO is pleased to announce the confirmation and promotions of Generals, Senior officers, Junior officers by H.E. the President. We congratulate the Generals and Officers upon well-deserved promotions Alluta Continua.