The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 45, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Justus Musenene, has urged the youth of Barawe District to capitalise on the prevailing peace and stability by engaging in productive activities that improve their livelihoods and contribute to the…
Uganda has officially been admitted into the Invictus Games community, becoming the 26th participating nation and the first East African country to join the global movement that uses sport to rehabilitate wounded and injured service personnel. The announcement was made on July 7, 2026, during the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham House in…
Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs the public that the shortlist of successful candidates for the ongoing General Recruitment Exercise 2026 has been released. The lists are available on the official UPDF website (www.updf.go.ug) and at all respective City and District Headquarters. Applicants are encouraged to check their names and confirm their…
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has called for closer collaboration among security agencies, local leaders, and communities in Kotido and Kabong districts to address cross-border cattle theft, communal conflict, and highway insecurity. Speaking during a joint security meeting at Lokomebu Sub-county Headquarters, Maj Gen Sserunkuma said security challenges affecting…
Parliament from 30th June to 4th July 2026, commenced on a five-day induction seminar for Members of Parliament and ministers to equip legislators with the knowledge, values and procedures required to effectively execute their constitutional responsibilities during the 2026–2031 term. The induction, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala, was officially opened by the Speaker…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division has extended support to the girls’ netball team of Kaddugala Secondary School to facilitate their participation in an upcoming national competition in Gulu. The donation was delivered on behalf of the Armoured Division Commander, Brigadier General Pande Kajuba, by the Division Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Teddy Anena.…
The Government of Uganda received a third group of 255 Ugandan nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks. The returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport, where they were received by Foreign Service Officer Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul, who represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Ogwang said…
Officers and troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been urged to uphold conscious discipline as the cornerstone of professionalism, mission success, and career development. The call was made by Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the Sector One Commander, while addressing personnel…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has challenged senior military officers to evolve beyond conventional combat operations and embrace high-level strategic thinking to effectively counter contemporary global security threats. Lt Gen Okiding made the remarks at the closing ceremony of a rigorous five-day Strategic Exercise (STRATEX 26) for Intake 04 participants…
The Government of Uganda has evacuated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence. The first batch of returnees, comprising 273 people, including 255 adults and 18 children, arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight as part of a government-coordinated repatriation programme. A second group of…