Seventy-nine Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed an intensive Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training programme. The course, delivered by the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in collaboration with the United Nations Support Office, was designed to bolster the troops’ ability…
The Joint Staff – Policy and Strategy in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Don William Nabaasa has commended the longstanding ties between Uganda and Ghana, highlighting Ghana’s pivotal role in the professional development of UPDF officers. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Maj Gen Nabaasa addressed a visiting delegation…
Brig Gen Chris Bagonza officially assumed the role of Chief of Staff – Land Force (COS-LF) today, succeeding Brig Gen Micheal Kabango in a handover ceremony at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo. Presiding over the event, the Chief of Joint Staff Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba commended Brig Gen Kabango for his service and achievements…
Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga, Sector One Commander under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has wrapped up a three-day operational tour of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Forward Operating Bases in the Barawe and Beldamin sectors. The visit, targeting troops under Battle Group XLI, focused on evaluating their readiness, morale, and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced its Retirement Sensitisation and Documentation Exercise for Batch 15, targeting senior officers from the rank of Major to Colonel. The exercise, launched today at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Jinja, is in preparation for the officers’ formal retirement set for July this year. Brig Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye,…
Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, Deputy Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Infantry Division, presided over the handover of command at the 1 Tank Battalion. Outgoing Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Chris Matua passed leadership to Major JB Agaba during a ceremony held at the Division headquarters in Gulu. Lt Col Matua now assumes…
Security forces and journalists in Karamoja came together today to clean Moroto Town in a show of unity marking World Press Freedom Day. Personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force, Anti-Stock Theft Unit, and intelligence agencies worked alongside media professionals and community leaders to clean up public places, including Moroto central…
Senior security officials and community leaders from Uganda and Kenya have pledged to strengthen peaceful coexistence and shared natural resource management during a cross-border dialogue in Kaalae Village, Kotido District. The meeting, which brought together leaders from Nakapelimoru in Uganda and Nakitongo in Turkana County, Kenya, focused on fostering community-led initiatives to address climate challenges…
Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has officially dispatched troops to represent the division in the upcoming Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition. The national event, set to begin on 13 May 2025, will feature preliminary rounds at Bombo’s Land Force Headquarters before concluding with…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed Battle Group XLIV (44) to serve under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The flag-off ceremony, held at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District, was presided over by Maj Gen Stephen Mugerwa, Commander of the 1st Infantry…