The Commander of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) Land Forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has praised joint forces comprising the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), SNAF, and international partners for their successful operations that liberated Awdheegle from Al-Shabaab militants. During a field visit to the recently recaptured town on Saturday, 11 October 2025,…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has welcomed a partnership with the UK based Invictus Games Foundation, a move aimed at bolstering the rehabilitation of wounded UPDF soldiers. This was during a meeting at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, where Gen Kainerugaba hosted a delegation from the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has underscored the importance of integrating gender considerations in modern peace support operations. Speaking at the the closure of a ten-day training on Gender in Peace Support Operations at Headquarter Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability, Jinja, the Chief of Staff, Hq URDC, Brigadier General Flavia Byekwaso, highlighted that integrating gender perspectives…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has dispatched teams to the Kigezi sub-region to engage local leaders and communities in preparation for the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations. The national event will be hosted across the six districts of Greater Kigezi: Kisoro, Kabale, Rubanda, Kanungu, Rukungiri, and Rukiga. The Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, Maj…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has reiterated Uganda’s commitment to socio-economic growth, rooted in peace, stability, and regional cooperation. Celebrating the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, President Museveni said, “Uganda is now unstoppable, most especially…
The 5 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has welcomed Colonel Gai Fraser Mpadwa as its new Deputy Division Commander, replacing Col David Opeero, who has been transferred to the Mountain Division to continue serving in the same role. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided over by the Division Commander, Major…
The Director Defence Public Information, Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye, has advised Military Police officers to remain calm and composed when dealing with operational challenges, stressing that anger can compromise professionalism and public trust. Speaking to troops undergoing a Team Leaders’ Course at Buyala Nsujju Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District, Maj Gen Kulayigye emphasised that effective…
Fellow Ugandans, As our nation marks 63 years of Independence, we celebrate not only our freedom but also the peace, unity, and resilience that have kept Uganda strong and moving forward. Independence reminds us that true sovereignty is sustained through discipline, responsibility, and love for our country. It calls upon each one of us to…
The Joint Staff – Political Commissariat of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Henry Matsiko, has called on administrators and teachers in UPDF education institutions to uphold patriotism and discipline while nurturing learners into responsible citizens committed to national development. Maj Gen Matsiko made the remarks while addressing head teachers, head instructors, and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officers are set to undergo a one-year Russian language course at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola, to strengthen military cooperation between Uganda and Russia. The course, officially opened by Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Command, attracted officers and…