The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia, on Friday launched a blood donation campaign aimed at boosting blood supplies in the mission area. The campaign was officially launched at the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Level 1 Hospital in Mogadishu. …
University students have been urged to embrace modern logistics technology to effectively navigate real-world challenges and remain competitive in today’s dynamic job market. This call was made by Mr Asadi Kigozi Kisutu, the Commissioner of Customs at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), who was the chief guest at the opening of the 2nd Annual Logistics…
The Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Major General James Birungi has urged the officers to remain vigilant in their duties, particularly as the country approaches the 2026 general elections. Speaking at the pass-out of 195 officers who completed the Basic Intelligence Course (Intake 23/24–25) at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera,…
In a continued effort to foster collaboration among African cooperatives, Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) hosted a high-level delegation from Malawi’s United Civil Servants’ SACCO (UCSSACCO) for a benchmarking mission aimed at enhancing cross-border knowledge exchange. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mr Waliwa Francis, the Malawian team was received at WSACCO’s Kiwatule headquarters…
The Government of Uganda has disbursed Shs 1 billion to members of the Aringa-Obongi Peace Initiative Committee in recognition of their pivotal role in ending insurgency in West Nile. The Aringa Obongi Peace Initiative Committee was formed during peace negotiations between the Uganda government and the Uganda National Rescue Front II (UNRF II), led…
Senior leadership of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the nearly completed UPDF National Referral and Teaching Hospital in Mbuya, focusing on construction progress and installation of medical equipment ahead of its official commissioning. Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, who chaired the visit, urged officers to thoroughly evaluate the facility,…
Major General Francis Okello, Commandant of Uganda’s National Defence College (NDC-U), has lauded the robust diplomatic relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, crediting it for deepening military cooperation. The remarks came as he led the NDC-U’s third cohort on a study tour to the UK Ministry of Defence headquarters in London. “We chose the…
Uganda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Nimisha J. Madhvani, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for its pivotal role in fostering peace and stability in Uganda and the wider Great Lakes region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Cohort 3 course members and staff from the National Defence College –…
The Commander Land Force (CLF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, concluded a three-day working visit to Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) today. The visit was aimed at assessing the welfare, operational…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has highlighted the transformation of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a professional force, citing its structured organisation and growing capacity to execute operations and respond to evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Defence Intelligence and Security headquarters in Mbuya today during a meeting with…