The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has held talks with a delegation of Professional Staff Members from the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, led by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Joint Services Headquarters Brigade Group (JS HQ BDE GP) has passed out 55 soldiers who completed a six-month Level Three Regiment course in Communication, Information Technology and Signals (CITS). The ceremony, held at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, was presided over by Brigadier General Jimmy Musoke, Deputy Camp…
Soldiers and staff at the Military Police Brigade of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) participated in a blood donation exercise at Military Police Headquarters, supporting the National Blood Bank’s efforts to save lives. The Political Commissar of the Military Police, Major Bernard Karugaba, praised the initiative: “Donating blood saves millions of lives in Uganda.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has conducted a financial literacy training to equip soldiers with practical investment skills. The training, led by Division Operations Training Officer Col Orombi Oloya on behalf of the Division Commander, stressed the importance of sound financial planning and disciplined saving. Col Oloya praised the Commander-in-Chief and…
Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) assigned to Battle Group 45 (BGXLV) have been urged to demonstrate discipline and professionalism in preparation for their forthcoming mission. Speaking at the opening of a two-week pre-deployment ideological course at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Nakaseke District, the Commandant, Col Moses Nabaasa,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and several development partners, has launched a clean cooking programme to support soldiers’ spouses and promote environmentally friendly practices in military households. The initiative was unveiled in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), Reach Out Wives of Soldiers…
The Commandant of the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC), Col Moses Nabaasa, has urged trainees of the United Nations Guard Unit Twelve (UNGU XII) undergoing pre-mission training to maintain the highest standards of discipline. Col Nabaasa made the remarks while officiating at the opening of a ten-week programme for 625 personnel at IPSO-TC…
Thirty-three soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division have graduated after completing a six-month basic Communication, Information Technology and Signals (CITS) regiment course at the Division Headquarters in Gulu. The ceremony was presided over by Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the Division’s Deputy Commander, on behalf of the Division Commander. He congratulated…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a bilateral meeting this afternoon with Mr. Liu Yuxi, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening diplomatic and military ties between the two nations, reflecting the deepening partnership that has evolved…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 1 Infantry Division has undergone a leadership change, with Major General Stephen Mugerwa handing over command to Brigadier General Fred Mwesigye, who assumes the role in an acting capacity. The handover ceremony, held at the Division Headquarters in Kakiri, was officiated by Deputy Commander Land Force, Major General Francis…