The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting survivors and returnees who were abducted or affected by the former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency. Hon. Oleru made the remarks during a visit to LRA returnees, where she commended…
The Chief of Staff – Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Chris Bagonza, has commissioned newly completed infrastructure projects at the 1 Infantry Division Headquarters in Kakiri, Wakiso District. The commissioned projects include 36 housing units and a new quarter guard, all constructed by the UPDF Engineers Brigade as part…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya has welcomed Colonel Francis Aragamoi as the new Battle Group Commander during a handover and takeover ceremony held in South Sudan. Col Aragamoi takes over from Col Bernard Kashemeza, who is set to attend a course at the National Defence College-Uganda (NDC-U). Presiding over the…
The National Organising Committee of the Inter-Forces Competition has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division for its preparations to host the 18th edition of the annual competition. During a meeting held at the Division Headquarters, the competition’s technical team applauded the host division for the progress made, particularly at the shooting…
Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has rallied African Union Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to pursue a comprehensive approach to restoring peace in Somalia, stressing that military action alone cannot deliver lasting stability, emphasising the need for political dialogue, reconciliation between…
Ministers of Defence from African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Troop-Contributing Countries have commended the technical report prepared by the Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs), laying the strategic groundwork for the mission as it faces critical support threats ahead of January 2027. The three-day summit brings together diplomats, military, and defence leaders…
The Chairman of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Football Club (UPDF FC), Major General Richard Karemire, rallied the club and its supporters to forge stronger partnerships in a bid to build a sustainable and competitive football institution. Maj Gen Richard Karemire was speaking during the UPDF FC Fans Gala held at Bombo Military Ground, where he…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has welcomed Colonel Winston Mugarura as its new Deputy Division Commander following a handover and takeover ceremony held at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. Colonel Mugarura takes over from Brigadier General Allan Kyangungu. Presiding over the function, the Division Commander, Major General Wilberforce Serunkuma, described transfers…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has effected changes in its departmental leadership, with new officers assuming the offices of Division Administration Officer and Public Information Officer during handover and takeover functions held at the Division Headquarters in Gulu. The Division’s Deputy Commander, Colonel Richard Kidega, while presiding over the handover and…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on regional military leaders to demonstrate unity, creativity, and steadfast resolve to safeguard the future of peacekeeping operations in Somalia as the mission transitions toward sustainable, African-led logistical frameworks. Speaking at the opening of the Extraordinary Meeting of Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) from…