A team from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has carried out a scheduled inspection of equipment and assets under the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), currently deployed as part of the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia. The inspection was led by UNSOS Logistics Officer Mr Suzdaliev Andrii, who was…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has paid tribute to the late Maj Gen (Rtd) James Ssebaggala, describing him as a patriotic and selfless officer who dedicated his life to the defence of Uganda throughout his military career. The tribute was delivered on Gen Muhoozi’s behalf by Maj Gen Dr Lucky Kidega, Camp…
The Commander of the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU-XI), Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has called on female officers and combatants of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving in Somalia to remain vigilant and committed to their mission. Speaking during a routine engagement at the UNGU-XI headquarters, Lt Col Barigye praised the discipline,…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today held talks with Lieutenant General Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, to enhance military cooperation between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. General Kainerugaba welcomed his counterpart at Entebbe International Airport before accompanying him to the Special Forces Command…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has lauded the outgoing 503 Brigade Commander, Colonel DK Magambo, for his exemplary service in both domestic and international operations. Speaking at the official handover ceremony in Moyo District, where Col Magambo passed command to Col CK Asiimwe ahead…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) took part in Gayaza High School’s Career Day, joining other government ministries, agencies, and corporate organisations to expose students to the variety of career paths available within the military. Lt Col Nimanya, Head of Operations at the Directorate of Civil-Military Cooperation in the Office of the Political Commissariat, highlighted…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has appointed Colonel Francis Obita Aragamoi as the new deputy contingent commander of its forces under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), replacing Colonel Christopher Colombus Tumwine. The official handover took place at the contingent headquarters in Mogadishu, presided over by Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will conduct a recruitment exercise of 11,500 qualified citizens for regular forces and professionals scheduled to take place from Monday, July 7, 2025, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The recruitment process will be conducted in two phases: Online Application Phase All aspiring candidates must submit their applications Online through…
Military Police Primary School, based at the Military Police Brigade Headquarters in Makindye Division, has been recognised as a model institution for Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) schools nationwide. The commendation came during an inspection by Brigadier General Richard Karemire, UPDF Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports, and Culture, who praised the school for maintaining consistently…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has praised the significant strides made by the UPDF Air Force during a graduation ceremony at the Uganda Air Force College. Reflecting on its evolution, the CDF noted that what began as a guerrilla force without an air capability is now transforming into one of Africa’s most…