UPDF Officers Challenged to Prioritise Training for Professional Excellence

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers have been urged to embrace training as the foundation of professionalism and operational success. The call was made by Brig Gen Wycliff Keita, Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, during the handover and takeover of the Commandant of the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO–TC) in Nakaseke District. The…

UPDF Hosts Simulation Exercise to Boost Disaster Response and Risk Management

The Command Post Exercise (CPX) “OKOA MAISHA 2025” has officially opened at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) Headquarters in Jinja. The exercise, is aimed at assessing national preparedness and strengthening the capacity of stakeholders in identifying, managing, and mitigating crises. Presiding over the opening, Maj Gen Don Nabasa, Joint Staff Policy and Strategy, welcomed…

17th CDF Cup Tournament Kicks Off in Masaka

The 17th edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup Tournament has kicked off in Masaka, bringing together 20 teams from various units of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The annual competition will feature football, netball, range shooting, and other sporting activities under the theme: “Enhancing Physical Fitness, Combat Readiness, and Prevention of…

OWC Mobilises Isingiro to Drive Coffee Productivity

Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) has brought together local leaders, farmers, and processors in Isingiro District to evaluate progress in the coffee sector and explore strategies for boosting production as Uganda advances toward its goal of 20 million bags annually. The meeting at the district headquarters focused on strengthening the coffee value chain, enhancing value addition,…