The commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group (BG) XXXVII Col Charles Kibaate Asiimwe has today said that UPDF deployment in Somalia is based on a Pan-Africanism spirit to ensure peace, security and social economic transformation. He made the remarks while meeting Somali local leaders and security officials in Marka Lower Shabelle region…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has today passed out Senior Non-Commissioned Officers at the Uganda Air Force College (UAFC) in Nakasongola District. In his remarks, Lt Gen Elwelu encouraged graduands to be vigilant with life. “Life begins and ends with your creed. Once put into action, you will successfully…
The President of Somalia; His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud applauded the role Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has played in the efforts towards pacifying Somalia since 2007. “UPDF has foot prints in the history of Somalia and will be recorded in the books of history. The impact one has on ground is what makes…
The UPDF Marines has passed out 65 marines at Kalangalo Marine Training School on the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe. Presiding over the pass out ceremony in Maritime Basic Induction Course the Chief of Training and Recruitment Brig Gen Mathew Gureme stated that the lives of all people in Uganda depend on the skills…
The commander Land Force; Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga has asserted his confidence in the new UPDF Contingent Commander in Somalia; Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola to deliver to the expectations of Uganda, the Federal Government of Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). “One of the most important functions of Command is…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has today urged graduands from the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership in Kaweweta, Nakaseke district, to practice what they have learned for the continuation of peace and security in Uganda. The graduands acquired skills in ideological righteousness. The joint junior political…
The Deputy Commander Land Force (D/CLF) Maj Gen Francis Takirwa presided over the launch of the 8th cash operating branch for Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (WSACCO). The branch is located at Bananuka drive in Mbarara City. In his remarks as he presided over the launch, Maj Gen Takirwa urged members…
The General Security Situation is calm all over the country. The cells of saboteurs, criminal gangs and ADF sympathizers who were bent on causing insecurity through the use and acquisition of fire arms from security forces have been largely neutralised. Indeed, the appetite to acquire guns has been lost as you can realise from the…
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbadi has today officiated at the Handover/Takeover of the office of Deputy Commander Land Forces (D/CLF) from Lt Gen Sam Okiding to Maj Gen Francis Takirwa. He also officiated at the handover/takeover of the office of Chief of Staff Land Forces from Maj Gen Bob Paciesky Ogiki…
The Special Representative of African Union Commission Chairperson (SRCC) HE Mohammed El-Amine Souef has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent commander serving under ATMIS in Somalia Brig Gen Keith Katungi for promoting harmony and Pan-Africanism on the continent during his one year tour of duty. He made the remarks while officiating at…