Senior officials and delegates from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) gathered in Kampala today for a high-level preparatory meeting. The session precedes an Extra-Ordinary Summit aimed at evaluating ongoing efforts and setting the strategic direction for long-term peace and stability in Somalia. This summit was…
A team of medical professionals from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), operating under Operation ‘Mlinzi wa Kimya’ in South Sudan, conducted a medical outreach in Juba, providing essential healthcare services to members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and local civilians. The team, led by Lt Col Dr Joseph Mwesige, a senior…
Fifteen Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course in Somalia, designed to boost their ability to deliver swift and effective medical support in conflict zones. The specialised training was conducted by The Development Initiative (TDI) with support from…
Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the 4 Infantry Division for their outstanding drill performance in preparation for the forthcoming Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition. During his visit to the division headquarters in Gulu, Gen Okiding expressed his satisfaction with the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has passed out 58 Anti-Aircraft (AAC) personnel following a two-month refresher training course aimed at enhancing professionalism and combat readiness. Presiding over the ceremony at Mountain Division Headquarters in Fort Portal, the Deputy Division Commander, Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, commended the trainees for their outstanding performance during…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Rubongi Cantonment has received five newly constructed aqua toilets as part of an initiative aimed at enhancing sanitation standards within the military establishment. This is the first phase of the project, supported by the operational strategic leadership. The Cantonment Commander, Brig Gen Robert Rutainama, expressed gratitude to Chief of…
The Vice President of Uganda, H.E Maj (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo has called on Ugandans to take full advantage of the prevailing peace, infrastructure, and government development programmes to transform their livelihoods and foster socio-economic growth. During the belated International Women’s Day celebrations on April 15 at Toroma Primary School in Katakwi District, Vice…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding, has commended the Military Police for their exemplary performance ahead of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Interforce Drill Competition which is slated to be held on 14 May 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Lt Gen Okiding made the remarks during his assessment visit at…
The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed the Mountain Infantry Division Commander Major General Richard Otto the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the UPDF. The outgoing CDIS Major General James Birungi replaces Major General Otto as the new Mountain Infantry Division Commander based in Fort Portal. The…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) is taking significant steps toward addressing climate change and environmental security with the development of a Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy (CCESS), according to the Permanent Secretary of MODVA, Mrs Rosette Byengoma. The update was shared during a consultative workshop between MODVA and Makerere University, held…