Kampala, 10 August 2026 — The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is pleased with the massive turnout registered as the ongoing physical recruitment exercise commenced today across the country. This overwhelming response reflects the strong commitment of Ugandans to serve their nation, and the UPDF extends its appreciation to all candidates who have come forward.…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Rob Owen OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the Invictus Games Foundation, and senior organisational leaders during an official visit to the United Kingdom. During the meeting, Gen. Kainerugaba expressed appreciation for Uganda’s recent admission into the Invictus Games community, noting that the milestone will significantly…
Officer Cadet Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, officially graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday, completing the academy’s prestigious Officer Commissioning Course. The CDF was present to witness the ceremony. Ahead of the parade, Gen. Kainerugaba was received by Major General Nick Cowley OBE, the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has conducted retirement ceremonies for Batch 16 personnel across formations and units, honouring hundreds of junior and non-commissioned officers for their dedicated service to the nation while urging them to embrace retirement with discipline and prudent financial management. At the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, 404 junior officers and…
The Government of Uganda has handed over 18 new vehicles to Regional Coordinators under Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) to enhance mobility and strengthen the monitoring and supervision of government-funded development programmes across the country. The fleet, comprising Toyota Hilux pickups, minibuses and Isuzu vehicles, is expected to improve the coordinators’ capacity to oversee the implementation…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Defence Forces Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre (DFRVC) has received sports equipment from the Invictus Games Foundation to support the preparation of Ugandan athletes for the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games. The equipment was handed over at the Centre in Mubende, where the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Major General Henry Masiko,…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has expressed confidence in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) readiness for regional peace support operations after verifying Uganda’s pledged deployment capabilities at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo. The verification exercise, conducted under the EASF Activity Plan 2026, assessed the personnel and equipment pledged…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced the retirement for its personnel under Batch 16, marking yet another milestone in the institution’s proud tradition of honouring service, sacrifice, and patriotism. 205 Junior Officers and 1,364 Militants will officially retire from their respective formations and units of service around the country, closing a distinguished…
Parliament on Thursday approved a government motion to deploy a Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent to the Gaza Strip as part of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), following an invitation from the United States. The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, tabled the motion during the 14th sitting of the 1st…
Kampala, 6 August 2026 — The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has commenced a Force Verification Exercise in the Republic of Uganda, scheduled to run from 6th to 8th August 2026. The exercise is in line with the approved EASF Activity Plan for 2026 and the strategic goal of maintaining a multidimensional capacity ready for…