Defense chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met yesterday in Dar es Salaam to discuss the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting followed an earlier session of EAC military chiefs held in Nairobi last week, highlighting sustained regional efforts to…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, received a delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan, led by the Counselor Rustam Hasanli, who paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. This visit follows an earlier visit by the…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has hailed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces as a determined force, emphasising that wherever it operates, positive results follow. Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks today while addressing participants of the Algerian High Military School’s Advanced War Course at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran…
Senior logistics officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces convened at the College of Logistics and Engineering, Magamaga, for a five-day Joint Staff Logistics Retreat aimed at enhancing force sustainment through improved asset and inventory management. The retreat under the theme “Logisticians’ Role in Asset/Inventory Management with the View of Enhancing Proficiency in Force…
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has raised concerns about the deceptive tactics used by fraudsters to swindle soldiers out of their hard-earned money, noting that those who fall victim often experience demotivation, indiscipline, and, in some cases, desertion. While addressing the 19th Wazalendo SACCO Pre-Annual General Meeting Delegates Conference at…
43 Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces completed a five-day training in Military Internal Security Operations at the Legal Training Centre, Gadaffi Barracks, Jinja City. Presiding over the ceremony, the Commandant Military Police Brigade, Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, emphasised the importance of the course, which integrates intelligence, legal, and investigative skills. Brig Gen…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Somali military chiefs this morning in Nairobi. They were led by the Deputy Chief of Defence Somali National Armed Forces, Brig Gen Madey Nurey Sheikh. The Somali delegation, in the city for Friday’s East African Community (EAC) Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) meeting, briefed…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Russia, emphasising historical ties and shared security interests. “Russia and Uganda have a long-standing history of collaboration. We appreciate Russia’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in our country and the region,”…
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…
