The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches to military operations beyond conventional warfare. Lt Gen Okiding made the call during the opening session of the Chiefs of Defence Intelligence and Security meeting held as part of…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the Republic of Korea, saying the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) seeks to enhance its capabilities across all sectors. The Minister made the remarks during a meeting with the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Uganda, His…
The Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, together with the Board of Directors of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure over the issue of digital number plates, on the status of the arrangements between NEC and Joint Stock Company Global Security (JSC GS) regarding…
Military Police troops have been urged to keep core values at their fingertips as they prepare to provide security to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) during the pending Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations due to begin countrywide from October 12, 2026. Maj Gen William Beinomugisha told 537 officers and men — all UNEB…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), in partnership with government ministries, agencies and humanitarian organisations, have concluded a two-day Concept Development Conference aimed at developing a joint concept for a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) at the Headquarter Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability in Jinja, to strengthen preparedness and coordination in responding to fire disasters. The conference brought…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has returned 16 trucks impounded for allegedly transporting charcoal within its area of responsibility. The trucks were handed back to their owners at Lira Military Barracks in Lira City with caution against engaging in the transportation of charcoal in violation of the Government directive. The Deputy…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in partnership with the Somali National Army (SNA) and Human Smile, conducted a medical outreach in Bariire town, Lower Shabelle Region. The outreach was organised by Human Smile, a Belgium-based international non-profit humanitarian organisation, as part…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has launched a week-long Political Education and Political Commissars Course for troops at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. The training is being conducted by the Political Education and Ideology Caravan from the Joint Staff Political Commissariat. Brig Gen…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital in Mbuya has commenced a five-day Basic and Intermediate Life Support training programme for its health personnel to strengthen their capacity to respond to medical emergencies. The training is being conducted by the UPDF Joint Staff Health Services in partnership with medical specialists from the United…
The inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Forces Conference on Military Operations Other Than War has opened in Kampala, bringing together defence and military operations experts to discuss how African countries can strengthen their response to emerging and non-traditional security threats. The conference brings together participants from more than 18 countries, African Union regional bodies, and…