The Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from the East African Community (EAC) Member States convened on Friday in Nairobi to address the escalating security crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The high-level meeting was held following a directive issued during the joint EAC-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State Summit…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Nairobi this morning to attend a high-level meeting of East African Community (EAC) military chiefs. The gathering aims to address the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict has…
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has saluted troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their dedication and contribution to the restoration of peace and stability in Somalia. This recognition was made during a medal and certificate award ceremony on Thursday, 20th February 2025, to honour soldiers of Battle…
A delegation from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces is currently in Kigali, Rwanda, for a study visit on the management and operations of military museums. The visit, which began on February 17 and concludes on February 21, 2025, aims to enhance Uganda’s efforts in establishing a National Military Museum. The UPDF team is led…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has highlighted the interconnection between secular and spiritual principles in leadership and governance in shaping Uganda’s progress. Speaking at the 14th Annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the commanders and participants who took part in the parades during the Liberation Day commemoration in Mubende and the Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kyotera. The same group which executed both parades, received praise for their exceptional…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces today launched the first-ever Chief of Defence Forces Inter-Forces Drill Competition at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo. The event, now part of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) annual calendar, aims to enhance discipline, teamwork, and professionalism within the forces. Presiding over the launch, the Deputy CDF Lt Gen…
A total of 43 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces soldiers completed a six-week Advanced Heavy Equipment Operators Course that was conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capacity in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. Presiding over the ceremony, the Jinja Cantonment Commander, Brig Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye, who represented…
Wazalendo Investments (SMC) Limited (WIL), a subsidiary of Wazalendo SACCO, yesterday unveiled its third estate in Namayiba, Mukono District, spanning 54 acres. The event also saw the commissioning of a road construction equipment unit. Brig Gen Joseph Freddy Onata, the Chief Executive Officer of Wazalendo SACCO, on behalf of the Chief of Joint Staff, Maj…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District intercepted a man and his wife in possession of an illegal firearm this afternoon at around 1400hrs. The suspects, identified as Olanya Golden Ricky (46), a resident of Ngora Village, Pobel Parish, Lukung Sub-County, Lamwo District, and Atoo Jennifer (28), a resident…