Representatives of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) were officially sworn in to serve in the 12th Parliament of Uganda during a ceremony that commenced on 13 to 15 May 2026 at Parliament House in Kampala. The swearing-in follows President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing -in and inauguration ceremony for another term at Kololo Independence Grounds…
The African Union has awarded medals to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 43 serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in recognition of their contribution to peace and security in Somalia as they concluded their tour of duty. At the same ceremony, Battle Group 47 officially assumed…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 53 officers who completed the Platoon Commanders’ Course at the 5 Infantry Division Training School in Labwordwong, Agago District. Presiding over the ceremony, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Commander, Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita, commended the 5 Infantry Division for its commitment to professional military training…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation following the inaugural proximity commanders’ meeting held in Misenyi District, Tanzania. The three-day meeting, conducted from May 7 to 9, 2026, brought together commanders from the TPDF 202 Infantry Brigade and the UPDF…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has passed out 106 soldiers under the 106 Artillery Brigade after completing a specialised course on light artillery systems, in Moroto. The pass-out ceremony, which featured a combined graduation drill and a field exercise code-named “Last Fire,” was held at Nakiloro in Rupa Sub-county, Moroto District.…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has been commended for advancing professional excellence, inclusive leadership, and sustainable peace through strengthening mediation capacity in line with regional and international peace frameworks. The remarks were made by Brig Gen David Gonyi, the Chief of Staff-Air Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), during the closing ceremony…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, inspected parade preparations ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration, scheduled for Tuesday, 12th May. Speaking at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds during the final rehearsals on Friday, Gen Kainerugaba urged participants to sharpen their drills and ensure a perfect parade.…
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has received an assortment of maama kits and tree seedlings from members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as part of the birthday celebrations of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The donations were made today during visits to selected SFC units, including Nsamizi Military Hospital,…
A joint inspection team from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces headquarters led by the Joint Staff Logistics, Brigadier General Edwin Karugaba, has inspected the drill preparations of the Motorised Infantry Division and Uganda Air Force College at Nakasongola Cantonment ahead of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition scheduled for July 2026. Brig…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, in partnership with the Moroto Blood Bank, has conducted a one-day blood donation drive aimed at boosting blood stocks in the Karamoja sub-region. The exercise was organised to address persistent shortages and ensure a steady supply for health facilities across the region. The Acting Division Medical…