The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) warmly welcomes runners, visitors, and supporters to Kasese for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. This year’s event is particularly special, hosting participants from Uganda and 32 other countries. Kasese’s stunning landscapes and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains provide a unique setting for the marathon. The UPDF…
The Republic of Uganda, represented by the Department of Disaster Preparedness in the Office of the Prime Minister, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) focusing on Early Warning and Early Response activities and programmes. The signing ceremony took place at Hotel Africana, marking the conclusion…
India’s recently established Forensic University Campus at Jinja, celebrated its first Indian Independence Day with great fervour. The world’s first and only forensics university, the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), which is based in India, has established its first overseas campus in collaboration with Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja.…
Brigadier General Joseph Semwanga, the Infantry Division Commander, underscored the importance of training, stating that successful military operations rely on well-trained soldiers. He said that in today’s dynamic security environment, building capacities through training is crucial to meeting expectations and addressing global security challenges. Brig Gen Semwanga, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces,…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) yesterday launched the construction of a commercial complex in Arua City, aimed at bringing its services closer to its members. The complex will feature a dedicated space for the Arua branch, as well as commercial units available for rent to the public. During the groundbreaking ceremony, the…
The joint security and stakeholders called for continued disarmament, demobilisation of persons and forge further ways for possible reintegration while harnessing resources in Karamoja and Sebei Sub regions. The stakeholders including members of the respective District Security Committees of South Karamoja, Sebei Sub-region, Bulambuli District and commanders made this call at the Inter-District Security…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, returned to Kampala on Tuesday afternoon following an official visit to Kigali, where he met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who was sworn in for his fourth term on Sunday. General Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor…
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force, General Mubarakh Muganga, hosted a dinner for a delegation of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) generals at the Kigali Convention Centre last evening. The UPDF delegation, led by Major General James Birungi, was treated to an evening of Rwandan cultural dances, with some generals…
In a significant stride towards continuous modernisation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a state-of-the-art biosafety level 2-plus laboratory in Mbuya, a first among East African armed forces. Lt Gen Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, commissioned the laboratory on behalf of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). …
In a display of bilateral cooperation, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), met with his Rwandan counterpart, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), at the RDF Headquarters in Kigali today. The meeting, attended by senior military officials from both countries, including Maj Gen James Birungi…