The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday bade farewell to the late Brig Gen Winston Byaruhanga during a burial ceremony held at his ancestral home in Rukoni Village, Kibatsi Sub-county, Kajara County, Ntungamo District. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi,…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) Mrs Rosette Byengoma, closed a three-day retreat for board members and experts of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital (NRH) at Serena – Kigo in Wakiso District. The retreat, held from 25 to 27 May 2026, was convened under the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has passed out 48 officers who completed the Platoon Commanders Course (PCC) Intake 17/26 at a ceremony held at the division headquarters in Moroto. Speaking at the pass-out ceremony, the 3 Infantry Division Commander, Major General Wilberforce Serunkuma, commended the strategic leadership of the UPDF and…
The 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Command Post Exercise (CPX), codenamed Ushirikiano Imara, has concluded at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya. The exercise, which commenced on 14 May 2026 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi, was conducted under the theme, “Enhancing Regional Cooperation and Readiness for Peace,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has unveiled Service Doctrines for the Land Forces, Air Force and Special Forces Command, in a move aimed at enhancing professionalism, interoperability and doctrine-based operations across the Force. Speaking during the launch at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters, the Chief of Joint Staff, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, commended…
Uganda’s Defence Attachés and Advisors accredited to missions abroad have been urged to remain proactive, disciplined, and closely coordinated in advancing the country’s national interests through military diplomacy and international security cooperation. The call was made by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, at the closing of a three-day retreat held…
Hon Brig Gen David Gonyi, Chief of Staff Air Force (COS-AF), on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations (CDF and SPA/SO) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has today officiated at the closure of the 2nd Annual UPDF Senior Logistics Leaders Retreat 2026 at the College of Logistics…
A delegation from the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025–2026 has conducted an academic visit to Algeria, touring the historic Central Army Museum “Late President Chadli Bendjedid” as part of efforts to strengthen defence diplomacy and strategic learning between the two countries. The delegation, led by NDC-U Commandant, Brigadier General Alex Olupot, visited…
The Special Forces Command (SFC) representatives and delegates have been sensitised on the benefits and operations of the Wazalendo SACCO during a meeting held yesterday at Umoja Hall, SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso District. The sensitisation meeting was led by Brigadier General Justus Rukundo the Chairperson of Supervisory Board Wazalendo SACCO and his team, who…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division, in partnership with the blood bank programme under the Nakasongola Community Blood Crisis initiative, a blood donation exercise at Nakasongola Cantonment. The exercise involved personnel from the Motorised Infantry Division and the Uganda Air Force College. Speaking at the exercise, Major General Charles Byanyima, the Commander…