The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Legal Training College (LTC) at Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja, has passed out 34 personnel who completed the Brigade Legal Officers Course (BLOC), Intake 13 of 2026. The Head of the General Court Martial, Brigadier General (Advocate) Richard Tukachungurwa who presided over the ceremony said the course was important in strengthening…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has passed out Intake Five Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who completed a three-month Ideological and Leadership Course at the Division Headquarters, Moroto Barracks. The trainees were drawn from various units across the Division and underwent training aimed at strengthening their leadership skills, discipline and understanding of military…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division witnessed a change of command following the handover of office from Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma to Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the UPDF, Lieutenant…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has decorated 54 senior and junior officers who were recently promoted in recognition of their service, sacrifice and commitment to the force, at the Air Force Headquarters in Entebbe. The Commander Air Force, Lieutenant General Charles Okidi said promotions are earned through sacrifice, loyalty, integrity and discipline,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Force has received a new Director of Political Commissariat following the handover of office from Colonel Benon Asaba to Colonel Anatoli Nuwagira at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo. The handover ceremony was presided over by the Director of Human Resource Management (DHRM), Brig Gen Emmanuel Ewama Ayuk,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) men’s volleyball team has been crowned champions of the 18th Edition of the Inter-Forces Games 2026 after defeating Uganda Prisons in a closely contested final. The UPDF secured the title after the two teams battled through the opening three sets, forcing the match into a decisive set. UPDF emerged…
Government investments in the Albertine Graben are beginning to translate into jobs, household incomes and livelihood opportunities for communities, an assessment by the senior management of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) has found. The assessment, however, has highlighted the need for sustained monitoring to ensure that projects supported by government remain productive and deliver lasting benefits…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) College of Logistics and Engineering (COLE) at Magamaga passed out personnel who completed specialised training in various disciplines. The courses which included the Basic Medical Logistics Course, Basic Logistics Management Course, Battalion Arms Technicians Course and Basic Finance Officers’ Course attracted personnel from allied forces, including the Rwanda Defence…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has decorated 27 General and 39 Senior Officers following their promotion at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. Presiding over the ceremony on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the Deputy CDF and Inspector General of the UPDF,…
Uganda is set to begin construction of veterans’ projects in Mozambique after securing funding for the first phase of the programme aimed at preserving the historical ties between the two countries. The initial phase will involve the construction of a dormitory at the former training barracks in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado Province, as part of a…