The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) today received a state-of-the-art auditorium at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO TC) in Singo, constructed by the United States government under the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI). The facility was officially handed over by Mr Palmer Phillip, Director of GPOI. Speaking at the handover ceremony, the…
Major General James Birungi has officially handed over command of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa to Brigadier General Paul Muwonge. The ceremony took place at the Division Headquarters in Muhooti, Fort Portal, and was presided over by the Commander Land Force, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga. Lt Gen Muhanga commended…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly the Military Police Brigade, has been praised for its growing commitment to nurturing sports talent within its ranks. The commendation followed a thrilling kickboxing match in Nateete, where Military Police officer Lt Samuel Etumye triumphed over Ivan “Predator” Koreta of the Pentagon Kickboxing Academy. The Saturday night contest…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) golf team has returned from Kenya after taking part in the 16th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Golf Championships, held at the Diamond Leisure Beach and Golf Resort in Diani. The week-long tournament, which commenced on 22 June 2025, brought together military golfers from 19 countries, showcasing intense competition…
Troops under the 4 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces have been urged to carefully plan and conduct market surveys before taking loans from the Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO). This advice was delivered during a regional sensitisation drive led by a team from the SACCO’s headquarters in Kampala. The ongoing…
The Uganda Air Force College has concluded a week-long ideological symposium aimed at sharpening leadership discipline and deepening ideological clarity among officers. The event ran from June 23 to 27 at the Air Command and Leadership Training Centre in Nakasongola. The symposium brought together 55 officers currently enrolled in the Squadron Officers Course. Sessions covered…
Maj Gen Henry Masiko, the Joint Staff Political Commissariat of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged newly passed-out trainees to uphold revolutionary discipline, serve with purpose, and shun misconduct. Addressing graduates at a pass-out ceremony held at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership in Kaweweta, Nakaseke District, Maj Gen Masiko challenged the…
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has reaffirmed the government’s ongoing commitment to the welfare and professional development of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). He made the remarks while officiating at the graduation ceremony of 52 officers who completed the Grade II Command and Staff Course (20/24–25) at the…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this morning received the Chinese Defence Attaché to Uganda, Colonel Zhang Hao, and his deputy, Colonel Li Hai, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. The Chinese military delegation paid a courtesy visit to Gen Kainerugaba, during which both parties discussed enhancing bilateral relations between…
The Head of the Indian Military Advisory and Training Team (IMATT), Brig Gen BS Fogat, along with his delegation, this afternoon paid a farewell visit to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as their two-year tour of duty in Uganda ends. Gen Kainerugaba commended the Indian team for their contributions to the…