Troops of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA) have been urged to strengthen unity and collaboration to effectively neutralise Al-Shabaab terrorists. The call was made by the District Commissioner of Afgoye, Mr. Nur Osman, during an engagement at Afgoye Barracks, where he emphasised that close…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has eulogised the late Maj Gen (Rtd) Christopher Kazoora as a committed patriot and professional soldier who served Uganda with honour and distinction. Gen Kainerugaba’s tribute was delivered by Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, Force Commander of the African Union Support…
The Head and members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) General Court Martial, together with chairpersons of the Division and Unit Court Martials, have been formally sworn in at the Uganda Supreme Court Offices in Kampala. The swearing-in completes the fully constituted structure of the General Court Martial, providing the army’s judicial system with…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division concluded a series of civil-military cooperation activities in Moroto Municipality, Karamoja. The events, marking the annual Tarehe Sita period, culminated in the handover of two new boda-boda shelters constructed by the Karamoja Cluster. The initiative, which began in December 2025, included medical camps across several Karamoja…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Infantry Division joined residents of Karugutu Town Council in Kyenjojo District to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Tarehe Sita through a week-long programme of civil–military activities aimed at strengthening community welfare and cooperation. The activities, conducted in the Rwenzori region, included a free medical outreach camp offering services…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 15 Marines Brigade, held a leadership transition, formalising the restructuring of the Fisheries Protection Unit into the 155 Marines Battalion. During the ceremony, Lt Col Tukahirwa handed over command to Major Joseph Ssebukeera, who was appointed as the new Commanding Officer of the 155 Marines Battalion. The transition comes…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops from the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo offered free medical treatment to hundreds of residents in the Kapeka community, in Nakaseke District. The medical camp, held at Naluvule Township, was part of the ongoing Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) for Battle Group 47. Colonel David Watasa,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has been urged to maintain high levels of security awareness amid an unpredictable operational environment. Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the UPDF Contingent Commander, addressed officers and soldiers in AUSSOM Sector One, emphasising the importance of constant…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has reaffirmed its commitment to capacity building with the commencement of a Platoon Commanders Course (PCC) aimed at strengthening junior leadership within the force. A total of 55 junior officers drawn from units under the Division begun the first intake of the four-month course at the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Tarehe Sita team, led by the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Major General (Hon.) Henry Masiko, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira. The meeting, held at the Kabale Diocesan headquarters, focused on the critical role of faith-based institutions in providing…