The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Health Services, has rolled out lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drug for HIV prevention which is administered once every six months, in a move aimed at strengthening its HIV response efforts. Speaking during the rollout at the HIV Centre at the General Military Hospital (GMH)…
Thousands of Ugandans today turned out in force at Kololo Independence Grounds for the national charity run held to mark the 52nd birthday of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. This year’s event was conducted under the theme: “Run for Charity, Run for Hope.” Drawing participants from every region of the country,…
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has said disaster preparedness is a non-negotiable national priority, underscoring the state’s obligation to protect lives and property through proactive planning and capacity building as Uganda steps up efforts to strengthen its capacity for disaster response. Rt. Hon. Nabbanja made the remarks while…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Joint Staff, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has challenged human resource officers to uphold integrity, professionalism and accountability in the management of personnel, describing them as custodians of the force’s human capital. He made the call during the closure of a two-day inaugural Joint Staff Human Resource Management…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has concluded its second Commanders’ Drill Competition, held under the theme “Commanding the Skies and Leading on the Ground.” at the Uganda Air Force College in Nakasongola District. Presiding over the closing ceremony of the competition on behalf of the Commander Air Force, the Chief of Staff…
Hundreds of residents from Bulambuli District turned up at Buginyanya NARO agricultural farm and Muyembe Health Centre IV to access free medical services offered by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) at the ongoing Field Training Exercise, codenamed OKOA MAISHA 26. The OKOA MAISHA 26 Field Training Exercise commenced on 12 April 2026 in Bulambuli…
Sport has long been integral to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as a tool for physical conditioning, discipline and esprit de corps. Under a wider drive for operational fitness, units across the force routinely stage inter-departmental competitions and monthly route marches to meet the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s directives on battle…
There is a growing tendency by criminal elements and criminal minded members of the public to personate members of the security agencies for ill motives. The most affected security institutions of government are the UPDF, ISO and UPF. However, the vice has not spared other MDAs (Ministries, departments, and agencies). The motive behind this criminal…
The joint forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have rescued more than 200 civilians from captivity following a major offensive against an Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) camp along River Epulu in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The camp was under the…
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Commander Major General Felix Busizoori, has called on the Acholi and Madi communities to resolve their ongoing land disputes through dialogue rather than violence. Maj Gen Busizoori appealed during a peace dialogue meeting held at Itirikwa Sub-county in Adjumani District, expressing concern over continued land wrangles…