Government Communications Officers have been reminded of the critical role Strategic Communication plays in ensuring national security, socio-economic transformation, and peace in the country. Brigadier General Abdul Rugumayo, the Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, who represented the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security made these remarks during a Strategic Communications Symposium held at…
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s delegation, led by Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, toured several key Algerian military installations on Wednesday with the view of identifying areas of cooperation. The installations included the Higher Warfare College, Staff and Command School, and the Clothing and Bedding…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has concluded his official visit to Algeria, returning home this evening. During his trip, he met with his Algerian counterpart, General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of Algeria’s People’s…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon met with Mr Ando Naoki, the Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Their discussion centred around JICA’s remarkable work in Uganda, past and future projects, including infrastructure development in Kampala, such as Lot…
Major General Don Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has called on soldiers to stay focused and dedicated to strengthening a professional force built on the foundation laid by the institution’s founding commanders and leaders. While presiding over the pass-out of 1,225 soldiers who completed various military courses…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) fraternity regret to announce with deep sorrow the untimely deaths of UPDF Generals; Brig Gen Fred Katuita Twinamatsiko, Director Training and Doctrine for the Land Forces and Brig Gen (Rtd) Frank Katende Kyambadde, which both occurred yesterday Friday 13 September…
Preparations for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Tournament, also known as the ‘CDF Cup’, have gained momentum after the Resident City Commissioner’s (RCC) office in Fort Portal City offered to actively participate in its preparation. The 16th edition of the annual UPDF event, hosted by the UPDF Mountain…
President Yoweri Museveni has praised the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima, who served as Chief of Defence Forces from 2003 to 2013, for his significant role in professionalising the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF). The President, speaking on Tuesday afternoon at an event organised to pay tribute to Gen Aronda, said the commander “was outstanding…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has emphasised the importance of global power being shared among numerous countries, saying it presents a significant advantage for Africa’s future. Speaking at a lecture organised to honour former CDF Gen Aronda Nyakairima, Gen Kainerugaba argued that the continent’s historical challenges—such as slavery and colonisation—arose…
Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, praised retiring officers for their selfless dedication to serving the country over the years, particularly their outstanding contributions to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. Speaking at the official send-off ceremony of 144 senior officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya,…