The 3 Division Commander, Major General Don Nabasa, has called upon the Karachunas to convince their colleagues still in the wilderness to voluntarily surrender the guns in their possession with a guarantee of their safety following the extension of the amnesty window by the President and also benefit from the Presidential support initiative and economic…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has noted with concern the increasing number of Civilians in military insignia that are a preserve of the security forces. Such as berets, lanyards and clothing. Section 160 of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Act, 2005 subsection 2. part (c) prohibits none members of the Security Forces…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met senior army officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, President Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of UPDF and the senior army officers reviewed the progress…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, CDF, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi and his counterpart, the Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Christian Tshiwewe Songesa of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have today held a joint meeting to review and evaluate the progress of Operation Shujaa. The meeting is part of the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Outgoing Chief Comptroller Finance (CCF) Brig Gen Austin Kasa Kamanyire has today been reminded not to forget that UPDF is his home as he joins the new civilian world after retirement. “Always remember that UPDF is your home, come and give us advice. You are welcome even when…
The joint security forces have arrested the killer who shot dead the Chairperson of Local Council III of Longaroe sub county late Hon. Lomuria Moses and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officer late Lt Issa Mayende. On Saturday 26 Aug 2023 at around 1830hrs, the joint security forces in close collaboration with good…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has urged the retiring Senior Officers to wisely utilize their time outside service with their loved ones. He made the remarks today at the retirement ceremony of 93 Senior Officers that was held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. “Go,…
The 3 Division Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Major General Don William Nabasa has called upon the Karacunas to take advantage of the extension of the amnesty window to surrender all guns in illegal possession among the communities in the Karamoja Sub-region. He made the call today during a security-community mobilization…
The joint Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo under Operation Shujaa today put out of action one middle-level Allied Democratic Forces commander by the name of Fazul who has been operating in Mwalika Valley. Fazul, a Tanzanian national was killed with one other ADF fighter in the…
The Chief of Logistics and Engineering, Brigadier General Charles Bakahumura, has advised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces drivers to always be disciplined and follow traffic rules to avoid accidents on the roads. This was contained in his speech that was delivered by the Commander Service Brigade, Colonel Dalington Mugisha at the pass out of sixty-nine…