The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has said training alongside allied forces fosters togetherness and strengthens Pan-African solidarity. He was speaking today while presiding over the graduation ceremony of Course Intake 21/2025–26 at the UPDF Senior Command and Staff College [SCSC] in Kimaka, Jinja. In his remarks, Hon Kiwanuka congratulated the…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has held a series of bilateral meetings with Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda. The engagements focused on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing regional security collaboration, and expanding partnerships in military health, rehabilitation, and capacity building. The meetings, held at the Ministry Headquarters…
The Commander of the Motorised Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has assumed office as Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Nakasongola Army Secondary School, succeeding Major General David Isimbwa. Maj Gen Isimbwa expressed gratitude to the UPDF leadership, particularly the Commander-in-Chief, for entrusting him with the responsibility of overseeing the school. He thanked…
A team from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Spouses Desk, led by Ms Susan Seruyanga, has visited the spouses of soldiers at the Artillery Division Headquarters in Masindi to assess the progress of empowerment projects under the Presidential support fund. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening savings and credit…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has conducted a psychosocial training aimed at strengthening the mental resilience and operational readiness of its officers and soldiers. The training, held at the Division Headquarters in Moroto, focused on the prevention and management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), stress management, and promoting psychological wellbeing among…
Female soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya in South Sudan have been commended for their discipline, professionalism, and strong performance in the line of duty. The commendation was made by the Joint Taskforce Commander, Brig Gen Anthony Mbuusi Lugwago who praised the troops for their dedication and…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met with the leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda to discuss the ongoing closure of its outlets, which include NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor. The meeting, which took place at the Special Forces Command headquarters in…
The 32nd National Agricultural Show 2026 was officially opened at the National Show Grounds in Jinja on Tuesday 30th June 2026, with the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as guest of honour. Ms Nabbanja launched the Wealth Creation Village, an exhibition established by Operation Wealth Creation [OWC] to showcase…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has received a new Deputy Contingent Commander, Colonel Jude Rukubya, who replaces Colonel Francis Obita Aragamoi upon completion of his tour of duty. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided over by the Contingent Commander, Brig…
A delegation of Israeli and Belgian ex-hostages of the 1976 hijacking incident has returned to Uganda and visited the old airport terminal at Entebbe International Airport, nearly 50 years after they were held there during the hijacking incident that ended in a dramatic rescue operation. The visit comes just weeks after Uganda hosted another group…