The Defence Attaché of Uganda to Rwanda, Brig Gen Dr Emmanuel Shillingi has called upon Uganda’s Contingent that participated in the just concluded Command Post Exercise, “Ushirikiano Imara 2023” in Rwanda to champion and deepen the spirit of the East African Community integration. Brig Gen Shillingi made the call as he and other senior leaders…
Locals from the Karamoja sub-region were yesterday reminded by area leaders of the ongoing security operations against Karamajong cattle rustlers. Led by the Woman Member of Parliament for Agago district and Minister of State for Economic Monitoring Hon Beatrice Akori, and the Commander 5 Division Brig Gen Keith Katungi, area leaders stressed the need…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force (UPDF-AF) Commander Lt Gen Charles Okidi inspected the Gulu Air Force wing and held a meeting prevalently known as Monday Baraza with officers and militants of the Wing today. In his address, Lt Gen Okidi reminded the troops, of the cardinal rules, mission and mandate of…
The Chief of Military Intelligence Maj Gen James Birungi has applauded the existing bilateral relationship between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He said this will continue to grow to meet the aspirations of the citizens of the two countries. Maj Gen Birungi made the remarks during an exchange meeting with…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has said that the relationship between Uganda and Nigeria is not one to be taken for granted given the similar nature of threats like the Allied Democratic Forces and Boko Haram rebels faced by the two countries respectively. Lt Gen Elwelu made the remarks…
UPDF troops have today been reminded that continuous training enables them to understand the dynamics and challenges of the world. This was said by the Chief Political Commissar Maj Gen Henry Masiko as he officiated at the pass-out of troops who successfully completed training on ideology and combat skills at Moroto Barracks. The pass…
Senior Leaders and communities from various districts have gathered in Napak District, Lokopo Sub County to join hands in ensuring sustainable peace in Karamoja Sub-region. Mr Okori Denis the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Napak district appreciated 3 Division leadership for the deployments made in his district and requested the communities to embrace UPDF. “The…
Major Gen Aphaxard Kiugu, the East African Community Regional Force Commander (EACRF) accompanied by Brigadier Emmanuel Kaputa the Deputy Force Commander (DFC) Intelligence and Operations, Administration and Logistics Brigadier Gen Ndorarigonya Georgoire, Brigadier Michael Kibuye Chief of Staff EACRF and other Senior Force headquarter staff Officers visited Uganda Contingent headquarters at Nyongera Kiwanja and Bunagana…
The second cohort at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), who are undertaking National Security and Strategic Studies, on June 16, 2023, made a familiarization visit to Makerere University (MAK) Library to acclimatize with the operations of the library which will support them with reading resources for their course and research. The visit was…
The East African Community (EAC) Command Post Exercise (CPX) 2023, “Ushirikiano Imara 2023” has today started a three-day clinic exercise at the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College. The clinic is aimed at ensuring that all exercise participants are fully oriented to efficiently and effectively participate in the exercise and deliver the exercise objectives.…