The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba today hosted a joint meeting with Her Excellency Signe Winding Albjerg, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Her Excellency Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters. During the meeting, the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, working in collaboration with the Regional Immigration Office in Mbarara, has handed over five Congolese soldiers to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). The handover took place at Kasindi, Lhubiriha, along the Uganda–DRC border at Mpondwe. The FARDC soldiers identified themselves as Sergeant Kabangu Nsingi…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has paid tribute to the late Brig Gen (Rtd) Ali Nasuru Izaga, describing him as a pivotal figure in restoring peace and security in Uganda, particularly in the West Nile region. His message was delivered by Maj Gen Dick Olum, the chairman of the security supervisory mechanism…
The African Union has honoured troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ Battle Group XLI under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia. The troops were decorated with medals and awarded certificates in recognition of their distinguished service during their peacekeeping tour of duty in Somalia. At the same function, the outgoing contingent…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this morning hosted His Excellency Hugues Chantry, the Ambassador of Belgium to Uganda, at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe. The meeting, which follows a previous engagement in September of last year, underscores the continued high-level dialogue between the two nations. The leaders discussed areas of…
Maj Gen Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their outstanding contributions to Somalia’s peace and stability. “I want to thank you for the sacrifice you have…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in South Sudan under “Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya” have on November 08, 2025 commenced the renewal exercise of their National Identification Cards. Brigadier General Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, Commander of the Joint Task Force led the exercise and urged all troops to actively participate. He commended the National Identification…
Officer Cadets Intake 19 of 2025 undergoing training at the Basic Military Training School (BMTS) Kaweweta have been urged to embrace the spirit of patriotism, nationalism, and Pan-Africanism as guiding principles in their military careers. The call was made by the Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, while delivering a lecture of opportunity…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division today conducted a 30-kilometre route march through Mbarara City, led by the Division Commander, Major General Paul Muhanguzi. The exercise, which started at the Division Headquarters, brought together officers and militants in a show of discipline, teamwork, and physical endurance. Maj Gen Muhanguzi underscored the importance…
Thirty-three female combatants from 15 United Nations Member States, including Uganda, have completed the 5th Women’s Outreach Course and the Micro Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot and Trainer of Trainers Course at the United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe. The training was conducted by the United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations, with…