The UPDF Engineers Brigade is putting the finishing touches on a two-classroom block at Kanyankwanzi Primary School in Kabale. The project, which began on November 16, 2025, is 72% complete, with plastering almost done and painting and flooring left to go. Acting Site Engineer, Warrant Officer Two Byekwaso Robert, said the team faced challenges after…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) witnessed a change in its command that saw Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja assumed leadership as Contingent Commander from Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga Musoke, who completed his tour of duty. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 169 officers and soldiers who completed the Basic Combat Engineering Level III Course at the School of Combat Engineers (SOCE), Kalama, in Mubende District. The pass-out ceremony for Intake 20/25 was presided over by the Commandant of the 14 Combat Engineering Brigade, Brig Gen Richard Wakayinja,…
The Karamoja sub-region is steadily transitioning from a history of insecurity to a pathway of peace and economic development, driven by sustained government interventions and improved security, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Karate Sserunkuma, has said. The remarks were made at the conclusion of a 10-day domestic…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), together with the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda Prison Service, conducted a series of community service activities across several districts as part of the commemoration of the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The activities were carried out in Luweero, Nakasongola, Arua and Kyotera districts. They included sanitation exercises such…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Special Forces Command, alongside the Air Force, and Uganda Police Force, conducted a series of community outreach activities in Entebbe and its surrounding areas to commemorate the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The activities included sanitation exercises and provided free medical services to local communities in the areas of Kigungu,…
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has awarded African Union medals to troops of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Battlegroup XLII, in recognition of their service and performance as the unit completed its tour of duty in Somalia. The ceremony coincided with the formal handover/takeover as Battlegroup XLII handed over…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has successfully concluded an extensive 12-day medical camp in the Kigezi sub-region, providing free healthcare services to more than 47,000 residents. The outreach formed part of activities to commemorate the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary due in February next year. Six UPDF medical teams were deployed across Kabale, Rukiga, Kisoro,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has conducted a 30-kilometre route march across parts of the Acholi Sub-region, coinciding with the Division’s anticipated commemoration of the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary. The march follows directives from UPDF leadership, calling for all troops to maintain combat readiness. The exercise aimed to assess individual stamina,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces leadership has applauded Wazalendo SACCO for its continued contribution to the financial stability and welfare of its personnel. The recognition was delivered by the Chief of Staff – Air Force, Brig Gen David Gonyi, who represented the Chief of Joint Staff at the launch of the SACCO’s 13th Cash Operating…