On Monday, September 23, 2024, the UPDF and the FARDC, working together in Operation Shujja, conducted an intelligence-led operation against an enemy group east of the Ibiena River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The operation resulted in significant casualties and demoralization for the enemy, who were also forced to surrender eight (08) SMGs…
His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has advised retired Generals to invest their retirement packages in lasting assets and resist the temptation to squander their hard-earned funds. ” That retirement package is very good for you, do not gamble,” the President urged…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has called on logistics personnel within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to shun corruption, emphasising its critical role in ensuring effective logistics management and operational excellence. Speaking at the opening of a week-long retreat for logistics officers at the College of Logistics and Engineering in…
Officers and Militants from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division, alongside the Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports, and Culture, planted over 200 trees at the River Mpanga bridge in Fort Portal City, Kabarole district today. The initiative was spearheaded by Col Paul Muwonge, Deputy Commander of the Mountain Division, and Col Deus…
Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Chairperson of the Field Inspection Project at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), has called on civil servants, particularly engineers, architects, and planners, to prioritise quality in their work for the government. “If you want to gain trust from the public and people you serve, then do great…
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well as the establishment of Land Offices at the Division level. He also highlighted…
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) of Kaabong, Mr Loluk Logwee Fedelisi, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for successfully restoring peace and security across the Karamoja sub-region, particularly in Kaabong district. “We’re enjoying peace in all corners of Kaabong district and Karamoja Sub-region at large, and I attribute this achievement to…
The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your operations, listen to the local community,” Hon. Lokeris emphasised during a Baraza…
One hundred and one officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have graduated from the Junior Staff College (JSC) in Jinja, marking the completion of their 4-month Grade III Staff Course, Intake 35/24. Brig Gen Kefa Nangeso, Dean of Studies at the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U), stressed the importance of training in…
Maj Gen Don William Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged troops to maintain vigilance and avoid complacency in the consolidation phase of the disarmament operation in the Karamoja Sub-region. During field barazas, Maj Gen Nabasa provided tactical guidance on assessing combat capabilities and troop…