The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised joint forces for successfully recapturing Bariire town from Al-Shabaab terrorists in a decisive operation. Visiting the frontline on Saturday, 9 August, Lt Gen Kavuma commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under AUSSOM and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Director of Operations Other Than War, Brigadier General Kenneth Muheire, has called on newly recruited candidates to maintain high standards of discipline as they prepare for military training at the Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta. Brig Gen Muheire, leading the recruitment team in the Bunyoro region, addressed recruits from…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in a joint operation with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), successfully captured Bariire town today, Friday 8 August 2025. The military campaign, code-named Operation Silent Storm, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to weaken…
Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia have been reminded to strictly observe the law as they carry out their peacekeeping duties. Delivering a legal briefing to the contingent, UNGU-XI Legal Officer Captain Chris Tumusiime emphasised the need for soldiers to fully understand…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Richard Otto, has praised the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC) for its pivotal role in safeguarding Uganda’s security, describing it as a focal point for coordinating counterterrorism operations nationally, regionally, and internationally. Maj Gen Otto made the remarks during a handover ceremony…
Thirteen officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have successfully completed a week-long Human Security Planning course facilitated by the United Kingdom Mission Support Team (UKMST) in Mogadishu. The training aimed to enhance the officers’ capacity to integrate human security principles into…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), operating under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in close coordination with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), have launched a major offensive to recapture Bariire town from Al-Shabaab militants. The operation began on the morning of Friday, 1 August 2025, targeting Bariire – a…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the leadership of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for prioritising ideological training for its personnel. This was conveyed by the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Maj Gen Henry Masiko, on behalf of the CDF, while officiating the pass-out ceremony of…
The Commander of the 5 Infantry Division, Major General Keith Katungi, has recommended that individuals who have cultivated crops within Aswa Ranch be given a grace period to harvest their produce. He emphasised that the specific timeline for harvesting will be agreed upon in consultation with local leaders to ensure the process is inclusive, orderly,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially retired more than 600 junior officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in a series of vibrant ceremonies held across its various divisions and services. At the central ceremony in Bombo, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, Deputy Commander Land Force, paid tribute to the retirees for their unwavering dedication to…