Brig Gen Richard Karemire, the Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports, and Culture, has challenged students at Bombo Army Secondary School to embrace discipline and commitment in their academic pursuits. He reminded them that their potential to become great leaders requires hard work and dedication. Brig Gen Karemire made this call to the students…
The Amnesty Commission commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their outstanding efforts in restoring peace in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and implementing the Amnesty Act. Mr. Draku Moses, the Principal Public Relations Officer of the Amnesty Commission, addressed the media at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya,…
The UPDF is hereby announcing further recruitment into the UPDF in addition to the just ended recruitment of S.4 leavers. Age limit 18-28 years. The categories to be recruited are hereunder: UACE (S.6) Science based combinations with at least a principal pass in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography, plus subsidiaries PEM PCM PCB BCM MEG…
Maj Gen David Mugisha, Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), has lauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), for establishing a strong and professional army. “In a very special way I want to take this opportunity to thank the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen Yoweri…
Following a successful exercise of submission of applications by candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), we are delighted to announce that the lists of those shortlisted are ready for viewing on line and at the offices of the RCCs and RDCs across the regions. The lists are accessible on the…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, met with His Excellency Mauro Massoni, the new Italian Ambassador to Uganda, this afternoon at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. The discussion focused on matters of mutual interest between Uganda and Italy, with both leaders acknowledging the…
Participants on the Battlegroup Commanders’ Course have been encouraged to apply their newfound knowledge to benefit the African continent and the wider world, particularly during peace support operations. “As you depart from this course, remember that the knowledge and skills you have acquired here are not just for your personal enhancement but for the…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, presided over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Office of the Chairperson of the Security Supervision Mechanism in South Sudan at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. During the ceremony, Maj Gen Richard Otto handed over the office to…
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Force, admonished officers to take the management of allocated resources seriously, emphasising that it is crucial for the UPDF to fulfill its constitutional mandate and mission. Lt Gen Muhanga made these remarks while presiding over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Chief of Staff – Land Force…
There’s time for everything (Eccl 3:1_22), time for sowing and time for harvesting. There was time for service and now is time for retirement. And now is time for our spouses to change the arm of time from the hours of service to early morning of retirement. We made vows to our spouses, to support…