The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined a wide array of esteemed institutions for the annual Career Day at Kings College Budo, offering students valuable insight into career possibilities and national service. Representing the UPDF was a team lead by Major Bilal Katamba, Acting Deputy Director of Defence Public Information, who encouraged students to embrace…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Somalia National Army (SNA), Major General Yusuf Rageh Odowaa, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their unwavering commitment and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism during a visit to the Ugandan Contingent headquarters under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia on…
President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, today officiated at the UPDF’s first-ever hybrid virtual pass-out ceremony for recruits who completed nine months of basic military training across six military schools. Addressing attendees at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has released nine trucks impounded for the illegal transportation of charcoal, in line with a presidential directive issued in May 2023 to combat environmental degradation and insecurity in Northern Uganda. During a stakeholder engagement at Lira Military Barracks, Maj Gen Keith Katungi, Commander of the 5 Infantry Division, delivered…
A delegation of 70, including 52 student officers and directing staff from the Senior Command and Staff College – Kimaka (SCSC-K), led by Commandant Maj Gen George Igumba, visited the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Joint Services headquarters in Mbuya for a high-level study workshop aimed at strengthening their understanding of UPDF operations. The officers,…
Members of Parliament from Kotido District have joined security chiefs and local leaders in urging residents to deepen cooperation in sustaining peace and fostering socio-economic progress across the Karamoja sub-region. Their message was delivered during a community-security dialogue (baraza) held at Napumpum Sub-county headquarters, which brought together security officials, local stakeholders, and hundreds of residents.…
Maj Gen George Igumba, Commandant of the Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka (SCSC-K) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has reaffirmed the vital role of teamwork in military success, stating that effective operations rely on unity rather than individual effort. “Militaries all over the world operate by working together as a team, not…
Maj Gen James Birungi has officially taken over as Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division and Operation Shujja, succeeding Maj Gen Richard Otto in a handover ceremony held at Muhooti Barracks, Fort Portal, Kabarole District. Presiding over the event, Commander of Land Force Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga praised the achievements made…
Brigadier General Godfrey Muwanguzi, Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), has embarked on a four-day working visit to Buvuma Island to monitor the progress of the National Oil Palm Project (NOPP) and assess the impact of the Parish Development Model (PDM) on local communities. As part of his itinerary, Brig Gen Muwanguzi toured…
The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Alex Opolot Olupot the new Commandant of the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U) in Jinja. Brigadier General Olupot was previously the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, and replaces Major General Francis Okello who is due for retirement later this year. Major General Okello…