The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in a joint operation with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) operating in Mwalika Valley in North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had contact last night on 17th July 2023 with the notorious Allied Democratic Forces group under the command of…
Senior leaders and security commanders in Karamoja Sub-region have urged the community to persuade armed cattle rustlers and ‘Karachunas’ to use the existing amnesty in place to surrender all illegal guns. This was during a security and community mobilization engagement that was held at Losilang Catholic Parish grounds, Kotido district which attracted hundreds of…
Major General George Igumba, the Commandant, Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka has called upon African Military Chief Instructors to formulate proposals to their commandants on how to promote compliance and enhancement of professional military standards and how to support the process of preparing middle-level officers for higher responsibilities in both command and staff function.…
Major General Dr. Lucky Kidega, the Camp Commandant General Headquarters has today passed out 240 Non-Commissioned Officers who were undergoing the first Joint Cadre and Development Course at Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership and Pan African Centre of Excellence, Kaweweta in Nakaseke District. Maj Gen Dr Lucky Kidega who represented the Chief of…
UPDF has warned collaborators and local criminal gangs involved in livestock theft that they will be dealt with like cattle raiders. This is because they are jeopardizing UPDF efforts to curb the bad act in Lango and parts of the East Acholi sub-region. This warning was sounded by the Second in Command 5…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent operating under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) to keep peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joined the Local Community to fight against the Cholera outbreak disease. The disease has been registered in Mabenga and Kiwanja of Rutshuru territory. Hence restoring clean piped water…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and other social-economic transformation partners have today shared their workplace experiences with students from Gayaza High School. This has happened in recognition of the School’s Careers Day, where students meet and share experiences with different personnel already serving in the current employment world. The event also aims…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief Legal Services (CLS) Brig Gen Gordan Busingye has advised Legal Advisors (LEGADs) and commanders to always understand the challenges and opportunities involved in an operational setting. He said this enhances the operational effectiveness of Legal Advisors (LEGADs). The CLS said this as he officiated at the closure…
The East African Community (TVEAC) Technical Evaluation Team (TET), led by the Burundi National Defence Forces (BNDF) Deputy Commander Land Force Maj Gen Ignace Sibomana has today visited the UPDF Contingent Force operating in DRC. This force picks its mandate from the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) to serve as a Peace Keeping…
The UPDF Deputy Chief of Personnel and Administration (D/CPA) Brig Gen Godfrey Kigozi has advised UPDF senior officers who are yet to retire this financial year to have a retirement plan with a positive mind in the new life they are to begin. This was said at Gadaffi barracks Jinja cantonment where 99 officers…