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…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), welcomed troops of Battle Group 48 into the mission area. Battle Group 48, commanded by Col Michael Opio Ocuka, is replacing Battle Group 45 as part of the routine rotation of forces deployed under the mission. Sector…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on African military leaders and defence strategists to prioritise deep ideological clarity, philosophical grounding, and sound strategic planning in addressing the continent’s evolving security architecture. The President was speaking at Speke Resort Munyonyo during the inaugural Africa Defence Chiefs Conference on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW), hosted by…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chaired the final session of the conference on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) and stressed the need for joint efforts to implement the recommendations from the four-day conference. Gen. Kainerugaba led discussions that resulted in the signing of a…
The Commander Artillery Division and Chairman of the Board of Governors of Masindi Army Secondary and Primary Schools, Major General Daniel Kakono, has encouraged candidates to approach their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations with confidence, discipline and a calm mindset. Maj Gen Kakono made the remarks while leading members of the Board of Governors…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on African military leaders to prioritise economic integration, political cohesion, and long-term strategic security, arguing that a strong defence force cannot exist without a strong national economy and strategic cooperation. H.E. Museveni made the remarks while delivering the keynote address on the final day of the first conference of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid tribute to the late Lieutenant General (Rtd) Fredrick Alexander Okecho, describing him as a patriotic and dedicated officer who made significant contributions to Uganda’s peace and security. Lt Gen Okecho who passed away on 30 September 2026 in Kampala, was laid to rest on 8 October at…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held talks with the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, who is in Kampala for the African Defence Chiefs Conference on Military Operations Other Than War. IGAD is an East African regional…