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…
The Defence Spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye will address members of the Press tomorrow Friday 16 Dec 2022 at 1200pm at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters Mbuya. This is therefore to invite the media fraternity for a press conference where a number of security related issues will be addressed.
The Chief Executive Officer of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (WSACCO) Col Joseph Freddy Onata recently led the SACCO’s Monitoring and Evaluation team to visit Gen Kale Kayihura’s Katebe Business Farm. The farm is located in Kasagama, Lyatonde District. It has Ankole and Friesian cattle, banana and gonja plantation, and engages in…
Today, the UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbadi, flagged off 1556 Officers and Men of UPDF comprising of UGABAG XXXVII at Peace Support Operations Centre – Singo in Nakaseke District. The troops are to replace UGABAG XXXIV in Somalia. While addressing the forces, Gen Wilson Mbadi expressed gratitude to the partners that…
“You should be proud of your country. We are satisfied with the work UPDF has done in Somalia. You are not wasting money and time here; you are contributing to African solutions for African problems” These words were said by the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Somalia (SRCC),…
Military Police personnel have been cautioned to avoid investing in liabilities to have a meaningful life during and after service (retirement). The Board Chairman Wazalendo SACCO (WSACCO) Maj Gen Sam Kavuma revealed this while addressing Military Police troops during the Annual WSACCO Mobilization Tour of units, yesterday, at the Brigade headquarters in Makindye, Kampala. The…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson Mbadi has today commended the Chieftaincy of Medical Services for their role in fighting the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. Speaking to doctors, nurses and other specialists who have been treating Ebola patients at Entebbe Regional Treatment Center, Gen Mbadi praised the withdrawing medics for a job…
H.E the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has promoted and appointed General Officers as follows: Major General Francis Takirwa appointed Acting Deputy Commander Land Force. Major General JA Bakasumba appointed Acting Chief of Staff Land Force. Brigadier General Bob P Ogiki promoted to Major General and appointed 2…