The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has been commended for advancing professional excellence, inclusive leadership, and sustainable peace through strengthening mediation capacity in line with regional and international peace frameworks. The remarks were made by Brig Gen David Gonyi, the Chief of Staff-Air Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), during the closing ceremony…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, inspected parade preparations ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration, scheduled for Tuesday, 12th May. Speaking at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds during the final rehearsals on Friday, Gen Kainerugaba urged participants to sharpen their drills and ensure a perfect parade.…
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has received an assortment of maama kits and tree seedlings from members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as part of the birthday celebrations of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The donations were made today during visits to selected SFC units, including Nsamizi Military Hospital,…
A joint inspection team from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces headquarters led by the Joint Staff Logistics, Brigadier General Edwin Karugaba, has inspected the drill preparations of the Motorised Infantry Division and Uganda Air Force College at Nakasongola Cantonment ahead of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition scheduled for July 2026. Brig…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, in partnership with the Moroto Blood Bank, has conducted a one-day blood donation drive aimed at boosting blood stocks in the Karamoja sub-region. The exercise was organised to address persistent shortages and ensure a steady supply for health facilities across the region. The Acting Division Medical…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), officially received Battle Group 47 (XLVII) into the mission area, with a call to maintain vigilance, operational readiness, and strict discipline throughout their tour of duty. While welcoming the incoming troops, the Sector One Contingent Commander, Brigadier…
A delegation of directing staff and student officers from the Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka (Intake 21/25–26), received a lecture of opportunity on the organisation and functions of services, joint staff structures, and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) role in regional peace and security at the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS) Headquarters in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today flagged off Battle Group XLVII (BG 47) to the mission area in Somalia following the successful completion of pre-deployment training at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSOTC) in Singo, Nakaseke District. In his remarks, the Commander of UPDF 1 Division, Brig Gen Fred Mwesigye, on…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Commander of Land Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, has conducted an operational visit to Ugandan troops deployed in Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), assessing their combat readiness and operational effectiveness. During visits to the Awdhegeele and Barrire Forward Operating Bases, Lt Gen Muhanga…
Somalia’s State Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs, Eng. Abukar Jeylani, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their role in renovating Barawe Airport. Speaking during a meeting with local government leaders and security officials at the airport headquarters, Jeylani commended…