A delegation of allied student officers from the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC), Kimaka, visited the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu today, as part of a field study tour. The delegation, consisting of officers undertaking master’s degrees in security and strategic studies, was received by the Division Commander,…
Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has called for unwavering vigilance among Ugandan troops deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), urging them to remain resolute in combating Al-Shabaab. Speaking during a one-week visit to assess the operational readiness and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) held its inaugural CDF Inter-Forces Drill Competition at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The historic event brought together sixteen units from across the services to compete in synchronized drills, showcasing the highest standards of precision and teamwork. The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who presided over the…
The Acting Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) in Somalia, Mr. Adebayo Kareem has lauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for its steadfast role in stabilising Somalia. His remarks came during his inaugural visit to Sector One headquarters in Mogadishu on Monday. Mr. Kareem, who also heads the African…
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on 11 May, Lt Col…
The Motorized Infantry Division delivered an impressive performance at the Nakasongola Air Force Ground in preparation for the fourth coming final Chief of Defence Forces Drill Competition slated to take place next month on 12 May 2025 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. With striking precision, coordination, and discipline, the Motorized Infantry earned a commendation from the…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Special Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations, has urged graduands of the Joint Junior Political Education and Leadership Course (JJPELC) Intake 15/25 to prioritize ideological clarity. Speaking through Maj Gen Henry Masiko, the UPDF Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Gen Kainerugaba emphasized the importance of…
Security representatives from various agencies convened to strategise on resolving escalating tensions in Apaa Land, a contested area in northern Uganda spanning Adjumani and Amuru districts. Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the 4 Infantry Division Commander, chaired the meeting in Gulu and emphasized the need to “work jointly as a security task force to ensure…
The Commander 4 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has urged troops to act responsibly while on duty. He made the remarks during a military sensitization forum, known as Baraza, which is conducted monthly to update militants on regional security developments. Speaking at the Division Headquarters in Gulu District, Maj Gen Busizoori warned troops…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Air Force (UPDF-AF) decorated 71 senior and junior officers at a ceremony held at its Entebbe headquarters, following their promotion by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Lieutenant General Charles Okidi, the Commander Air Force presided over the event, where the highest-ranking officer was elevated to Brigadier General and junior officers to…