Wazalendo SACCO has donated jerseys to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) teams ahead of the 18th edition of the Inter-Forces Games scheduled to take place in Gulu District from August 25, 2026. Major General Richard Karemire, the Joint Staff for Formal Education, Sports and Culture, expressed appreciation to Wazalendo SACCO for the support, describing the…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), presided over the retirement ceremony of 19 General Officers at State House, Entebbe. President Museveni congratulated the retiring officers for their contribution to the UPDF and commended them for upholding the values of the force throughout their careers, particularly discipline, patriotism, integrity…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has reaffirmed the longstanding ties between Uganda and Zimbabwe, describing the two countries as brothers with shared historical and cultural bonds. Lt Gen Okiding made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with a delegation from the Zimbabwe Defence…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will hold the Second Edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Interforces Drill Competition at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds from 22nd to 25th August 2026 under the theme “Precision, Discipline and Cohesion: Pillars of National Resilience and Trans-formation.” Building on the success of the inaugural edition in May 2025,…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has today hosted the Belgian Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Hugues Chantry, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Joint Defence headquarters in Mbuya. The meeting focused on Uganda-Belgium defence relations, regional security and Uganda’s peace and stabilisation efforts in the region. Hon.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will hold the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Interforces Drill Competitions from 22 to 25 August 2026 at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event will be held under the theme, “Precision, Discipline and Cohesion: Pillars of National Resilience and Transformation,” building on the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 289 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials who completed a one-month Transformational Leadership Course, Intake 09/2026, at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership and Pan-African Centre in Kaweweta, Nakaseke District. Officiating at the pass-out, the State Minister for Microfinance in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and…
Uganda and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening longstanding military ties through enhanced defence intelligence cooperation, with a focus on information sharing, early warning and joint responses to emerging security threats. The commitment was made during a Bilateral Defence Intelligence Exchange engagement to discuss emerging security challenges and deepen cooperation between the Uganda Peoples’…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has urged military officers to mentor their potential successors to ensure continuity, professionalism and institutional growth. Lt Gen Okiding made the call during the handover and takeover ceremony for the Commander Reserve Force in Kampala,…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, joined several African heads of state in Gabon’s capital on Monday to mark the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Gen. Kainerugaba attended celebrations at the invitation of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The Ugandan General’s delegation included State Minister for Agriculture Desire Muhooza, Maj. Gen. Henry…