This morning at approximately 0730 hours, a Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mi-24 helicopter, aircraft tail number AUO-015, crashed approximately 200 metres East of the North Ramp at Mogadishu International Airport. The helicopter was conducting a routine combat escort mission when the incident occurred. On board the aircraft were eight personnel, including six crew members.…
With heavy hearts and immense respect, we bid farewell to a gallant senior officer, a patriot, a revolutionary, and above all, a father figure to many — the late Colonel (Rtd) Willy Ndinda. Col Ndinda served his country with unmatched devotion and embodied the highest ideals of loyalty, discipline, and ideological clarity. His career was…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has officially integrated 298 former local defence volunteers into its ranks following a pass-out ceremony held at the Mountain Warfare Training School (MWTS) in Ntoroko District. Presiding over the ceremony, Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, Deputy Commander of the Mountain Division, praised the new soldiers for their dedication…
Security commanders and local leaders have renewed their call for the people of Karamoja to actively embrace peace and development during a well-attended community security baraza in Lokolia village, Kaabong East. The gathering brought together joint security personnel, district officials, and hundreds of residents in a show of unity and collective responsibility. Colonel Allan Kyangungu,…
Major General Deus Sande, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division, has applauded Colonel Vincent Bagambaki for his discipline, professionalism, and exemplary leadership throughout his military service. Maj Gen Sande delivered the remarks during a formal handover ceremony in which Col Bagambaki officially handed over office as Division Administrative Officer to Colonel…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has expressed deep condolences to the family of Ssembusi Fred, who was fatally shot by Lt Zziwa Bashir on 26 June during a political rally in Lwemiyaga, Sembabule District. Maj Gen Deus K. Sande, Commander of the Armoured Division, represented the Chief of Defence Forces at the condolence visit,…
The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has applauded Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their successful operations against Al-Shabaab militants in the strategic town of Sabiid-Anole. During a three-day visit to Somalia, Lt Gen Muhanga met with…
Brig Gen William Beinomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, has applauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) leadership for its continued investment in training soldiers to handle political tensions and emerging security threats effectively. Addressing the graduates of Intake 1/2025 during a pass-out ceremony at the Military Police Training School in Masindi, Brig Gen…
Deputy Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, Maj Gen David Isimbwa, has called on young officers to maintain discipline and focus as they continue honing their aviation skills. He emphasised that these qualities are crucial for the continued strength and professionalism of Uganda’s Air Force. Speaking at a handover and takeover…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda has identified the underutilisation of Africa’s vast resources as the continent’s greatest impediment to economic progress, attributing it to ignorance, weak leadership, dependence on the West, low population density, and an ingrained “I don’t care” attitude. Delivering a lecture of opportunity to 52…