The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 3 Infantry Division Commander, Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has urged troops to uphold patriotism, discipline and national consciousness in safeguarding Uganda’s peace and sovereignty. He made the remarks at the Division Headquarters in Moroto during the official closing of a one-week Political Ideology and Patriotism training for officers and…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Army, Brig Gen Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has praised Uganda’s training and mentorship support to his forces and appealed for further training partnership. He made the appeal during a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations.…
The Deputy Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Artillery Division, Brigadier General Rogers Kitwala, has urged students at Bunyoro Presidential Skilling Hub to embrace entrepreneurship and use their training to achieve economic independence. Delivering a lecture of opportunity on the transition from political to economic independence, Brig Gen Kitwala said the Presidential Skilling…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 3 Infantry Division Commander, Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has urged troops deployed under Operation Usalama Kwa Wote in the Karamoja Sub-region to remain disciplined, vigilant and combat-ready to consolidate the prevailing peace.. He made the call during an operational tour of formations under 407 Brigade, 405 Brigade, Usalama 1…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya in South Sudan, has commissioned new medical facilities at its headquarters in Bilnyang to mark Uganda’s 64th Independence Day. The facilities include a laboratory, an operating theatre, an antenatal room and a dental unit, aimed at improving healthcare delivery to UPDF personnel and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has outlined Uganda’s economic recovery journey since 1986, highlighting the country’s growth from an economy valued at approximately USD 3.9 billion to USD 69.3 billion, while calling for accelerated industrialisation, value addition and household wealth creation. Speaking during Uganda’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on October 9, 2026, held virtually from State…
The Representative of the Chief of General Staff of the Mali Armed Forces (FAMa), Brig Gen Alou Boi Diarra, has requested Uganda to increase the training assistance slots offered to FAMa. Brig Gen Diarra made the request during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi…
Commonwealth Secretary-General Her Excellency the Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has called on Uganda to participate fully in the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. She made the call during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and his Tanzanian counterpart, Gen. Jacob Mkunda, have agreed to strengthen security along the shared border between Uganda and Tanzania. The two defence chiefs met at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe, where they also discussed training exchanges to…
The Commander Artillery Division, Major General Daniel Kakono, has urged officer cadets to uphold discipline, integrity and dedication as they prepare for careers in the military. He emphasised that discipline, integrity and commitment are fundamental to successful military careers and strengthening cooperation among African countries. Maj Gen Kakono made the remarks while hosting the cadets…