The Commandant of the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC), Singo, Colonel Moses Nabaasa, has officially opened pre-mission training for personnel of the United Nations Guard Unit 13. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Col Nabaasa said the training is intended to enhance the personnel’s readiness for peacekeeping duties by equipping them with the skills…
The Deputy Commander Land Forces, Major General Felix Busizoori, has commissioned 24 housing units and a classroom block at Mountain Infantry Division Headquarters, Muhooti, in Fort Portal. The housing project, he said, forms part of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ strategic leadership’s efforts to improve the welfare and living conditions of officers and soldiers across…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Reserve Force, Major General Ssemwanga, has engaged regional Reserve Force commanders and directors in a meeting aimed at strengthening coordination, leadership and operational effectiveness within the force. The meeting, held at Bombo, brought together commanders and directors from different regions to review the role of the…
The Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of South West State of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed Osman Mohamed, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their contribution to peace and security in the Barawe Sub-Sector. Minister Mohamed made the remarks during a…
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has urged officers to prioritise the welfare and well-being of their soldiers to build confidence, trust and cohesion within their units. Maj Gen Sserunkuma made the remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity to officers undertaking the Platoon Commanders Course at the 4 Infantry Division Training…
Wazalendo SACCO Masindi Branch has welcomed Captain (Rtd) Susan Namala as its new Branch Manager, taking over from Ms Ariko Aisha, who has been transferred to the SACCO’s Lira Branch. The handover ceremony was held at the SACCO premises at the Division Headquarters and presided over by the Division Administration Officer, Lt Col Ainomugisha. Lt…
Deputy Commander Land Force Major General Felix Busozori closed a pre-deployment training programme for two Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Battle Groups at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) Singo. Maj Gen Busozori commended the troops for their endurance, discipline and tactical competence demonstrated throughout the training. He reminded the troops that the increasingly…
Commandants of Senior Command and Staff Colleges from East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been urged to implement recommendations agreed upon during their meeting to ensure military training institutions remain responsive to emerging security challenges. The call was made by the Commandant of Uganda’s Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka, Major General David Gonyi,…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out officers and militants who completed a one-year Russian Language Course, Intake 01/2025/2026, at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security (SODIS) in Migyera, Nakasongola District. The course brought together personnel from various UPDF formations and was designed to equip participants with Russian language skills to support…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Dr Huda Oleru Abason, has inspected veterans’ savings and credit cooperative organisations (Saccos) benefiting from the Food and Feed Security Project supported by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. The inspection covered Kwania North Veterans, Apac District Veterans Commercial…