Security agencies in Gulu intercepted a truck carrying 500 bags of charcoal along the Kora Abiri-Layibi route and distributed the confiscated consignment to local residents. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Regional Police Commander for Aswa West, SSP Fred Ahimbisibwe. Following the seizure, the 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, ordered…
Uganda is hosting a delegation from Mozambique for a week-long bilateral engagement aimed at advancing cooperation in combatant and veterans’ affairs. The meeting, being held in Kampala, is themed “Advancing Uganda-Mozambique Cooperation in Combatant/Veteran Affairs and Development Space.” Welcoming the Mozambican delegation, General (Rtd) Ivan Koreta said the relationship between Uganda and Mozambique was built…
The 18th edition of the Interforces Games opened in Gulu City, bringing together personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service and the Uganda Wildlife Authority under the theme, “Building Synergy Through Sports.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, commended President…
Hundreds of qualified applicants have turned up at Kololo Independence Grounds as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise entered its final day. The nationwide recruitment exercise is aimed at filling personnel gaps created by retirement and the completion of service by other members of the force. The final verification exercise in Kampala was…
The executive leadership team of Uganda Airlines, led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake, met with Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe to present the national carrier’s strategic growth plan. The airline executives also included Chief Finance Officer Allan Joel Kyeyune, Acting Manager for Human…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has called on senior officers to take responsibility for mentoring and developing personnel under their command to strengthen professional development within the force. Lt Gen Okiding made the remarks during the handover ceremony at the…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has responded to queries raised by Members of Parliament over the ongoing 2026 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)` recruitment exercise across the country. The minister was addressing the House during the 19th sitting of the 1st meeting of the 1st session of the 12th Parliament,…
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare for South West State, Hon. Abdulkadir Sharif Shekhuna, has commended African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) troops for their contribution to protecting and improving the lives of Somali communities. Minister Shekhuna made the remarks during a meeting held at Battle Group 45 Headquarters in Embresso,…
Uganda has flagged off a 23-member contingent to participate in the 6th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Week in the United Republic of Tanzania, with this year’s exercise placing emphasis on providing free medical services to local communities, donation to orphanages as well as prisons and rehabilitation centers. The contingent,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off its team for the 18th edition of the Inter-Forces Games in Gulu, where it will compete against the Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The games will feature various sporting disciplines, including handball, football, netball, volleyball, kickboxing, taekwondo, athletics, darts and…