Senior commanders from Uganda’s joint security forces and district leaders have reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining peace and driving development in the Teso Sub-region. The commitment was made during a regional security and stakeholders’ meeting held at Teso College Aloet in Soroti City. The meeting brought together leaders from Kumi, Bukedea, Amuria, Katakwi, Kapelabyong and…
Mogadishu. Africa Union Support and Stablisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Troops together with the Somali National Army (SNA), have launched Operation “SILENT STORM” against Al-Shabaab to recapture the previously lost Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) of Sabiid Anole, Aw Degeele and Bariire. The operation has resulted in the capture of scores…
Ugandan troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) in Somalia joined the international community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day with a life-saving blood donation drive at the Level One Field Hospital in Mogadishu. Held under the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope – Together We Save Lives”, the initiative saw UPDF…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division in Fort Portal, Kabarole District, has intensified its environmental conservation efforts by launching the second phase of its tree planting campaign in partnership with the Natural Resources Defence Initiative (NRDI), a local non-governmental organisation. Building on the first phase, which saw 500 trees planted around the barracks,…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi, has praised the division’s officers and militants for their outstanding service and dedication. Speaking at a handover and takeover ceremony held at the Division Headquarters in Makenke, Mbarara City, Maj Gen Muhanguzi commended personnel transitioning into new roles across…
Lt Col Charles Okech assumed command of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Training School in Lugore, Gulu District. He took over from Lt Col Michael K. Ssempijja in a handover ceremony presided over by Division Training Officer, Col Innocent Tukashaba. In his remarks, Col Tukashaba praised both officers for their professionalism…
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has extended appreciation to the Indian Armed Forces for their continued support in military training and their long-standing partnership with Uganda. “Thank you most sincerely for the training support you are giving us. We truly appreciate it and do…
Maj Gen Francis Okello has been hailed for his pivotal role in establishing and developing the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) into the country’s premier institution for strategic military education. The commendation came from Deputy Commander Land Force, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, during a handover ceremony in which Maj Gen Okello officially passed command…
Major General Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has hailed the strong and “cordial” military relationship between Uganda and Nigeria, calling for deeper cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks while hosting a 30-member delegation from…
Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division have been called upon to uphold discipline, embrace ideological principles, and reflect on the legacy of national heroism throughout their military service. This message was delivered by Colonel Allan Kyangungu, Deputy Division Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, while officiating the launch of a…