The 16th Edition of the CDF Cup reached an exhilarating conclusion at St. Leo’s College in Fort Portal, Kabarole district, as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division and Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) emerged victorious in football and netball, respectively. In a nail-biting football final, the Mountain Division secured the title with a…
In a decisive effort to address the escalating threat of violent extremism, government bodies, civil society organisations, and international partners have been urged to bolster their partnerships. This call to action follows the successful implementation of the “Strengthening Efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism and Enhance Human Rights Safeguards in Uganda” project. Launched by…
Every September 25, Mozambique observes Armed Forces Day, also known as Revolution Day. This day commemorates the beginning of Mozambique’s War of Independence in 1964 (60 years ago), an armed conflict between the country’s guerrilla forces and colonial power Portugal. The day is marked with military parades, demonstrations, and the awarding of medals to…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held talks with his Mozambican counterpart, Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces (FADM), Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse in Maputo. The meeting took place at the Mozambican Armed Forces Headquarters on Thursday. The two military leaders acknowledged the…
East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been called upon to collaboratively explore and extract vital raw materials to bolster their defence industries and further promote regional integration. This was emphasised during the opening of a two-day Multi-Experts Working Group meeting in Kampala, which sought to unite member states on a common approach to…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) owes its enduring success to three crucial pillars: training, discipline, and ideological thinking, according to Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division. Speaking at the opening of the Training of Trainers’ Methods of Instruction Course today at Lugaya Uganda Wildlife training wing in Murchison National…
Brig Gen Keith Katungi, the Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division, has issued a stern warning to charcoal dealers in Northern Uganda, stating that there will be dire consequences for those who continue to operate. This caution follows breaches of the Presidential directive on charcoal burning and transportation issued…
Hon Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, Senior Presidential Adviser (SPA) and Head of the Karamoja-Teso Governance Monitoring Mechanism, has launched a comprehensive field monitoring of ongoing water infrastructure projects in Karamoja Sub-region. The initiative kicked off in Napak district today, followed by a meeting with officials in Moroto district, where the local water officer presented…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) non-commissioned Officers approaching retirement have been urged to remain vigilant against potential scams targeting their pensions and gratuities. The warning comes as these soldiers prepare to retire at the end of the month. The message was delivered by Lt Col Onesmus Amanya, Deputy Director in charge of…
In a heartening development, the Resident District Commissioner of Karenga, Mr. Ocailap Geoffrey Filbert, has expressed optimism about the declining levels of insecurity in the Karamoja region. Speaking at the district headquarters, Mr. Ocailap said that with security guaranteed, “the food problem will be history in Karamoja.” The commissioner commended the Uganda Peoples’…