Following a series of high-level military and diplomatic meetings in Beijing, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, chose a mode of travel that may soon become familiar to Ugandans. Together with his delegation, Gen Kainerugaba boarded one of China’s modern high-speed trains which is also known as the bullet train for…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who also serves as the Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operation visited the headquarters of China’s leading Defence contractor, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO). The organization is also the world’s largest defence contractor. Latest figures indicate that…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has concluded the fourth intake of the Trainer of Trainers (TOT) course at the Legal Training Centre in Jinja, with 24 participants, including three women, completing the month-long programme. The course was officially closed by the Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Brig Gen Paddy Ankunda. In his…
The United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) contingent, in Somalia, underwent a comprehensive one-day training program focused on psychological resilience, family mindset and medical preparedness. In his address, the UNGU-XI commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye urged officers and troops to absorb the training, emphasising that “knowledge is key and power.” He stated that the…
Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division are being equipped with the skills and resources to turn loans into sustainable businesses, following an Enterprise Selection and Training exercise at the division’s headquarters. The initiative coincided with the opening of Wazalendo SACCO’s new liaison office in Pajimo, aimed at making financial services…
A Ugandan military delegation representing the Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba visited China’s premier peacekeeping training this morning to explore potential cooperation areas in peace support operations training and capacity building. The delegation was comprised of Major General Felix Busizoori the 4Division Commander and Major General Dan Kakono, the Commander Artillery Division. The…
Thirty-eight people were arrested on Thursday at Budaka District Headquarters for presenting forged academic documents during the ongoing Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) recruitment exercise in the Bukedi region. Brig Gen Michael Ssozi Ssesanga, who is overseeing the recruitment, urged applicants to present only original academic papers, stressing that the process is running smoothly. He…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in the Lango sub-region has produced 226 successful candidates out of hundreds who turned up for screening, with several disqualified over forged documents and other irregularities. The exercise for all four participating districts, namely: Dokolo, Kalaki, Kaberamaido, and Amolatar was conducted at the Dokolo District Headquarters. Resident…
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Alebtong District, Mr Matthias Lutwama, has called on newly selected Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruits to embrace discipline, teamwork, and respect for authority as they prepare to begin training. “Team spirit is very important. Work with your colleagues, respect your superiors in the UPDF, and cooperate with…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (WSACCO) branch managers have been asked to prioritise providing members with affordable and convenient services in their day-to-day operations. This call was made by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Col Yusuf Magero Buha, during the opening of a two-day training for managers drawn from the 19 WSACCO branches…