Three Nabbed in Kitgum Over Bribery During UPDF Recruitment

Three individuals have been arrested in Kitgum District for allegedly attempting to bribe officials during the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. According to Team Six of the Northern Region recruitment team, the suspects were not among the shortlisted successful applicants in Kitgum and Lamwo districts. They were reportedly apprehended while offering cash…

Gen Kainerugaba Holds Talks with South Sudan President Salva Kiir, Visits UPDF Troops in Juba

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held high-level discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir at State House in Juba on Saturday afternoon, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and regional stability. Gen Kainerugaba arrived in Juba earlier in the morning and was received by his South Sudanese counterpart at the Juba International Airport.…

190 UPDF Non-Commissioned Officers Under UNGU-XI Promoted

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) has celebrated the promotion of 190 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) during a ceremony held at the Contingent headquarters in Mogadishu. Presiding over the event, Contingent Commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye congratulated the newly promoted officers, commending their dedication, discipline, and…

Changes In Recruitment Schedule For Selected Districts In Eastern Uganda

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs all shortlisted applicants and the general public of changes to the recruitment schedule for selected districts in Eastern Uganda. The affected districts include Mbale, Manafwa, Bududa, Namisindwa, Tororo, Busia, Butaleja, and Mbale City. The revised schedule is as follows: 7–8 August 2025: Shortlisted applicants from Mbale District and…

AUSSOM-UPDF Troops Neutralise Al-Shabaab VBIED In Bariire

Troops from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in coordination with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), on Monday, 4 August, neutralised a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in Bariire town, Southwest of Mogadishu. The incident occurred during the ongoing second-phase operation codenamed…

UPDF Recruitment Exercise Begins In Northern Uganda and Karamoja

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commenced the national recruitment exercise across the country, with successful activities reported in Adjumani and Kaabong districts. In Adjumani District, 36 candidates passed the physical recruitment exercise conducted at Paridi Stadium. Out of the 61 shortlisted applicants, 51 turned up for the screening, while 10 failed to report. Colonel…