The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in the Lango sub-region has produced 226 successful candidates out of hundreds who turned up for screening, with several disqualified over forged documents and other irregularities. The exercise for all four participating districts, namely: Dokolo, Kalaki, Kaberamaido, and Amolatar was conducted at the Dokolo District Headquarters. Resident…
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Alebtong District, Mr Matthias Lutwama, has called on newly selected Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruits to embrace discipline, teamwork, and respect for authority as they prepare to begin training. “Team spirit is very important. Work with your colleagues, respect your superiors in the UPDF, and cooperate with…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has established new Civic-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) centres in northern Uganda as part of a broader effort to curb persistent cattle raids and strengthen ties with local communities. The centres, in Lira, Kitgum, Karenga, and Kapelebyong, are expected to serve as platforms for dialogue, trust-building, and collaborative responses to insecurity…
Following a successful exercise of submission of applications by candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). We are delighted to announce that the lists of those shortlisted are ready for viewing on the UPDF website www.updf.go.ug/careers/, at the District or Municipal headquarters. a. The physical recruitment exercise will begin on the 05…
The Deputy Commander Land Force, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, has presided over the handover of the office of Director of Operations – Land Force (D/OPNS-LF), as Col John Katamba Siyaleta assumed the role from Brig Gen Paddy Jackson Kajuba. The ceremony took place at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, Luweero District. In his remarks,…
The Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has urged officers and department heads to uphold discipline, respect, and vigilance as they lead troops under the United Nations mandate. Addressing a commander’s update briefing at the UNGU-XI headquarters in Mogadishu, Lt Col Barigye underscored the foundational…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has urged joint security forces to sustain their operational tempo while deepening relations with community leaders in the Karamoja Sub-region, in a bid to consolidate lasting peace. Maj Gen Sserunkuma delivered the message during the official handover ceremony at…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has officially bid farewell to three senior directors selected to attend the prestigious Grade One Course at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U). Presiding over the handover ceremony at Air Force Headquarters, the Chief of Staff – Air Force, Brig Gen David Gonyi, commended the officers…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force held a solemn joint vigil to honour five aircrew members who died in a helicopter crash while on duty in Somalia on 3 July. The vigil was presided over by the Commander of the Air Force, Lt Gen Charles Okidi, at the Uganda Air Force headquarters in…
Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has urged officers and other ranks to uphold ideological discipline and professional ethics, describing them as essential pillars for Uganda’s sovereignty, peace, and development. Addressing over 900 officers and militants at the School of Artillery and Air Defence (SAAD) in…