The Somali South West State Government Minister for Aviation and Transport, Hassan Abdinur Adan, has commended troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their role in promoting peace and stability in the region. The Minister made the remarks during a courtesy…
Chairpersons of the Court Martial and military prosecutors have been urged to uphold fairness, impartiality and justice in the administration of military law in order to strengthen discipline and professionalism within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The call was made by the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, Brigadier General Wycliff Keita, while officiating at…
Delegates, liaison officers, and experts from all six member states of the East African Community have concluded a three-day Defence Experts Working Group workshop aimed at developing Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) guidelines, marking a key step toward strengthening regional coordination in peace support, humanitarian, and disaster response operations. The workshop, hosted by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division conducted a 30-kilometre route march across parts of the Lango and East Acholi sub-regions as part of ongoing efforts to maintain combat readiness. The exercise was designed to evaluate troops’ physical fitness, stamina, teamwork, and overall preparedness for current and future military tasks. Personnel drawn from…
Troops of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA) have been urged to strengthen unity and collaboration to effectively neutralise Al-Shabaab terrorists. The call was made by the District Commissioner of Afgoye, Mr. Nur Osman, during an engagement at Afgoye Barracks, where he emphasised that close…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has eulogised the late Maj Gen (Rtd) Christopher Kazoora as a committed patriot and professional soldier who served Uganda with honour and distinction. Gen Kainerugaba’s tribute was delivered by Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, Force Commander of the African Union Support…
The Head and members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) General Court Martial, together with chairpersons of the Division and Unit Court Martials, have been formally sworn in at the Uganda Supreme Court Offices in Kampala. The swearing-in completes the fully constituted structure of the General Court Martial, providing the army’s judicial system with…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division concluded a series of civil-military cooperation activities in Moroto Municipality, Karamoja. The events, marking the annual Tarehe Sita period, culminated in the handover of two new boda-boda shelters constructed by the Karamoja Cluster. The initiative, which began in December 2025, included medical camps across several Karamoja…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Infantry Division joined residents of Karugutu Town Council in Kyenjojo District to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Tarehe Sita through a week-long programme of civil–military activities aimed at strengthening community welfare and cooperation. The activities, conducted in the Rwenzori region, included a free medical outreach camp offering services…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 15 Marines Brigade, held a leadership transition, formalising the restructuring of the Fisheries Protection Unit into the 155 Marines Battalion. During the ceremony, Lt Col Tukahirwa handed over command to Major Joseph Ssebukeera, who was appointed as the new Commanding Officer of the 155 Marines Battalion. The transition comes…