The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has formally retired 149 senior officers under Batch 15, with a strong appeal for them to invest their retirement packages wisely and continue serving as ambassadors of the force in civilian life. At the official retirement ceremony held at the Joint Services Headquarters in Mbuya, Deputy Chief of Defence…
The Commander Air Force, Lt Gen Charles Okidi, has urged newly graduated officers to uphold integrity, discipline, and professionalism as they take on leadership roles within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). “Each of you, regardless of your background or gender, has shown that excellence knows no boundaries. Uphold the highest standards of integrity and…
Somalia’s Chief of Defence Forces, Major General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, on Thursday visited Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in the frontline town of Sabiid-Anole. The visit aimed to commend the allied forces for their role in driving Al-Shabaab militants out of the area during the…
Brigadier General Michael Nyarwa, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Marine Brigade, has commended President Yoweri Museveni for transforming the army into a “peoples’ force” and a cornerstone of Uganda’s peace and stability. Speaking at the pass-out of Intake 18/25 of the Maritime Basic Induction Course (MBIC) at the Marine Sustainment Base…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have concluded a three-day strategic retreat aimed at shaping budget priorities for the Financial Year 2025/26. Held at the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, the retreat brought together senior MODVA and UPDF leadership for intensive planning…
Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been urged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability as they carry out their security duties. The call was made by Colonel Allan Kyangungu, Deputy Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division, during a handover and takeover ceremony in Mbale. The event…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recovered a rifle and several pieces of military gear in Lamwo District following the arrest of a suspect during a night patrol on Monday. The arrest occurred at approximately 8:00 pm on 7 July, when soldiers from the 1 Dumisha Brigade apprehended 24-year-old Okot Charles, a resident of…
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised the longstanding relationship and cooperation between Uganda and the United States of America, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that this bilateral partnership continues to thrive. Gen. Kainerugaba made these remarks during a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, at the…
The governments of Uganda and the Federal Republic of Somalia have signed a joint communiqué to enhance strong defence cooperation between the two countries. The signing took place yesterday at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala, during a meeting between Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, Uganda’s Minister of Defence…
Protocol: HEX, the President of the Republic of Uganda and C-in-C of the UPDF The Vice President, The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, His Lordship the Chief Justice, Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament The Vice Chairperson of the NRM, The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Heads of the Diplomatic missions,…