Senior commanders and staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), involved in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have assembled at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo for a four-day ‘Lessons Learned’ workshop. The purpose: to share experiences, address challenges, and refine strategies for future mission success.…
Commander of the Marines Brigade, Brig Gen Michael Nyarwa, has highlighted the role of rigorous training as essential to building the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) skilled workforce and ensuring operational readiness. Addressing 53 newly qualified marines at their pass-out ceremony following a four-month Marine Basic Induction Course at Ntokolo Marine Training Base, Magamaga,…
A two-day cross-border meeting held from 7 to 8 November 2024 at Hotel Le Tsuba in Arua City brought together a 30-member delegation from the Aru territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and representatives from Uganda’s three bordering districts: Arua, Arua city, and Maracha. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration in tackling…
Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly the Mountain Division, for their outstanding contributions to the stabilisation and pacification of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This recognition follows the joint UPDF/FARDC operation Shujaa aimed at combating the terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). A…
Maj Gen Don William Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged retired soldiers to remain committed to supporting government initiatives and to resist any distractions that could lead them away from the core principles of the pro-people ideology and discipline. “As good ambassadors, you should…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, met with his Congolese counterpart, General Christian Tshiwewe Songesha, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations in defence and…
Maj Gen Dr Lucky Joseph Kidega, Commander of the Joint Staff Brigade of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), commended Non-Commissioned Officers for their years of dedication, which he noted have played a crucial role in Uganda’s stability and development. “Well done, comrades,” he expressed. “Your tireless efforts toward the development of this nation and…
In a move to bolster regional security, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, and his Malian counterpart, Chief of General Staff Major General Oumar Diarra, have signed a military cooperation agreement. This development demonstrates the growing partnership between Uganda and Mali, aimed at combating common security threats and promoting stability between the two…
The 103 Battalion of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in Lira has unveiled a newly remodelled Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) medical facility, courtesy of the University Research Co. LLC (URC). This initiative, funded through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and implemented by the U.S. Department of Defense, aims to enhance…
The Deputy Division Commander for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 1 Infantry Division, Col Winston Mugarura, has urged retired soldiers to serve as ambassadors for the army as they transition into civilian life. This appeal was made during a retirement ceremony at Division One Headquarters in Kakiri, where 133 soldiers concluded their active…