The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces serving under the United Nations Guard Unit in Somalia witnessed a handover/takeover of command from Lt Col Peter Magungu the outgoing commander of UNGU VIII to Lt Col Peter Okwi Omeja the incoming commander of UNGU IX. The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Special Representative of…
The UPDF Battle Group XXX VII serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in the Lower Shabelle region, together with their partners; Bankroft Global Development started clearing the nine-kilometer (9kms) stretch of Buufow – Janaale route. Once cleared of thick vegetation (Algarobu) and sand, the road will ease accessibility to different towns…
President Museveni has today thanked FRONASA veterans /UPDF for their active participation towards the success of the liberation struggle. President Museveni said this as the Chief Guest at the 12th Annual Tarehe Sita thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast at Kololo ceremonial grounds. “I thank FRONASA/UPDF for liberating the country. UPDF is now a new family that…
The 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) trained and successfully passed out soldiers upon completion of ideological and combat skills training at Moroto army barracks, in eastern Uganda. Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe, the 3 Division Commander, presided over the pass out of one hundred two (102) lower ranks, drawn from…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), United States Forces and other partner nations have concluded a major military exercise in Kenya. In the just concluded joint military training exercise, code-named ‘Justified Accord’ (JA 23) in Isiolo, Kenya, UPDF was praised for exhibiting the highest level of professionalism. “The professionalism and constant enthusiasm was worth it and…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) handed over recovered animals from raiders to owners in the districts of Abim, Agago, Kitgum and Kotido; among others. The handover, which was witnessed by area local leaders, renews the army’s commitment to protecting people and their property. About 2799 heads of cattle, 360 goats, and 27 donkeys…
A total of 625 UPDF troops, serving as United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU IX) have today been flagged off to enforce peace under the mandate of the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). This follows a 7- month mission training at the Peace Support Operations Training Centre (PSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke district. UNGU IX…
A total of 49 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers were among the 13,221 graduates at Makerere University last week. They were awarded Bachelors Degrees upon completion of their studies in Defence Studies (BDSK) from Uganda Military Academy (UMA) – Kabamba, an affiliate of Makerere University (MUK). In his remarks at the luncheon…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) handed over 34 rescued people to the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as (FARDC). The handover was held at the headquarters of the UPDF Mountain Division headquarters, Muhooti barracks, 3 km from Fort Portal city, in the Kabarole district. The 34 were handed over…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia were decorated with United Nations (UN) medals and awarded certificates of recognition for successfully completing a distinguished one-year tour of duty in Somalia. The medal parade and certificate award ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Special Representative of the…