The security and intelligence services have over the past few months arrested and interrogated several suspects with links to organised armed rebellion, plot to bomb populated public places, and economic sabotage through the vandalism of electricity infrastructure power lines in some parts of the country especially in central Uganda. In the case of extensive vandalization…
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has donated two Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU XI) in Somalia. The vehicles were handed over today, by UNSOS Chief Transport Officer Manon Richard, who commended the UPDF Guard Unit for its…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has established its inaugural Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), a milestone initiative designed to enhance disease surveillance and bolster the military’s readiness to respond to emerging health threats. Chaired by Prof Dr Moses Joloba of Makerere University, the committee brings together leading experts including Prof Byarugaba Denis (Makerere University), Prof…
The Acting Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Brigadier General Godfrey Muwanguzi, has urged local government leaders in Kapelebyong District to take on mentoring roles within their communities to ensure the effective execution of government-backed wealth creation programmes, particularly the Parish Development Model (PDM). Speaking to district officials, Brig Gen Muwanguzi emphasised the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has officially passed out 90 newly trained artillery personnel, enhancing the force’s firepower with specialised expertise in modern weapons systems. The graduation ceremony took place at the division headquarters in Muhooti, Kabarole District, and was officiated by Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, Deputy Commander of the Mountain Division.…
The Defence Forces Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre (DFRVC) has received high praise for its vital role in rehabilitating and equipping injured soldiers with vocational skills, as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) continues its Retirement Sensitisation and Documentation Exercise for Batch 15. Led by the Joint Staff Human Resource Management (JSHRM) and the Directorate of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division concluded its Easter Sports Gala in style as Bakara FC clinched the championship with a 2–0 win over Instructors FC. The final took place at Moroto Army Primary School grounds. Designed to foster physical fitness and camaraderie among personnel, the tournament featured four teams: Officers FC,…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI), Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has emphasised the critical need for enhanced intelligence operations and robust civil-military cooperation to bolster peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. Speaking during a meeting with staff officers with staff officers, Lt Col Barigye stressed the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 1 Infantry Division has appointed Brigadier General Fred Mwesigye as its new Deputy Commander, marking a leadership transition during a pair of handover ceremonies held this week. Brig Gen Mwesigye takes over from Colonel Wingston Mugarura and simultaneously relinquished command of Tokoora 1 Brigade to Lieutenant Colonel Jemba Ssejemba.…
The Commander 4 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has emphasized discipline as the cornerstone of military and professional success during the pass-out ceremony of 34 soldiers who completed the Office Assistant Basic Course, Intake 02/25. The course was designed to equip the soldiers with knowledge in clerical duties, document management, and office conduct. Maj…