Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO), has commissioned a new commercial complex in the heart of Arua City to enhance service delivery to members and boost its income base. The facility, which will host a WSACCO branch and provide rental space for businesses, was officially opened by Arua City Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Mr…
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has flagged off its Rangers and football team to participate in the 17th edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup Tournament scheduled for August 26 to September 5, 2025, in Masaka. The annual competition, which will be hosted by the Armoured Division, will bring together more than 20…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 1,020 personnel from the School of Artillery and Air Defence (SAAD) after completing intensive training in Morulinga Village, Olilim Sub-county, Katakwi District. Maj Gen Dan Kakono, Commander Artillery Division, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, praised the graduates for their endurance, discipline,…
The State Minister for Education and Sports (Primary Education), Hon Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as a transparent and professional national army, ranking among the best on the African continent. She made the remarks during the ground-breaking ceremony of a major construction project at the 503 Brigade of the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division has passed out its first intake of Multi-Role Combat Armoured Vehicle-20 (MCAV-20) drivers after a six-month specialised training programme. A total of 78 soldiers, including four females, drawn from the Motorised Infantry Division and the Special Forces Command (SFC), successfully completed the course. Presiding over the…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) have been cautioned against complacency as they enter the second half of their tour of duty in Somalia. The warning came from UNGU-XI Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, during a meeting with officers and men at the unit’s headquarters.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in addressing recent security incidents along the shared border. This was during a high-level meeting held at the Defence and Intelligence headquarters in Mbuya, co-chaired by the UPDF Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja…
The Joint Staff Human Resource Management, Maj Gen James Kinalwa, has emphasised the importance of transfers and appointments in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), describing them as vital for institutional growth, professional development, and innovation. He made the remarks while presiding over a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA)…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has extended support to its members at the Armoured Division by providing a full Public Address System to enhance communication and welfare. The support comes days before the start of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup tournament, which the Armoured Division will host from 26 August 2025.…
The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo has held its first-ever pass-out ceremony for the United Nations Trainer of Trainees (UN-TOT) course, ushering in a new cadre of certified officers. The three-and-a-half-week programme, conducted under the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI), prepared six participants to design, deliver, and evaluate training in line…