The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs the general public of the arrest of Mr. Mugwanya Shaban, who calls himself “Major Shaban”, that is currently in our custody following credible allegations of serious criminal activities, including kidnapping, impersonation, and forgery. Mr. Mugwanya, who claims to be a businessman engaged in cattle trading, was apprehended on…
Major General Henry Matsiko, Joint Staff Political Commissariat (JSPC) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) officers to anchor their work in strong ideological grounding as a driver of socio-economic transformation. Addressing more than 358 officers gathered for a retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, Maj…
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, accompanied by a team of technical staff from the commission, met with Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to discuss enhanced security measures for the nation’s communications infrastructure. The meeting at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe focused on UCC’s operational strategies to ensure a secure communications…
A five-day retreat for Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) opened on Monday at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi, bringing together key stakeholders to chart strategies for accelerating Uganda’s economic growth and development. Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Brigadier General Godfrey Muwanguzi, Deputy Chief Coordinator of OWC, delivered the opening presentation titled “The Past, Present, and…
A total of 91 trainees have graduated from the Battalion Support Weapon Course (Intake 02) at Labwordong Training School in Agago District, completing intensive training in specialised weapon systems. The course, which began on 26 May 2025, produced 89 male and 2 female graduates drawn from Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Battalions. They received training on…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has praised Defence Attachés and Advisors accredited to Uganda for their role in promoting defence diplomacy and building stronger military partnerships. The commendation was made by Brig Gen Paddy Ankunda, the Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security for Defence Engagement and International Affairs, during a routine security briefing…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon met with and welcomed the new Indian Military Advisory and Training Team (IMATT) at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. The delegation was led by the Head of IMATT, Brigadier N.V. Nanjundeshwara, and included…
The newly appointed French Defence Attaché to Uganda, Lieutenant Colonel Sébastien Berger, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon. The introductory meeting was held at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. Lieutenant Colonel Berger was accompanied by his deputy, Lieutenant Colonel E. Desroche. During the…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has donated sports uniforms to 20 football and 20 netball teams ahead of the 17th Edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup Tournament, due to kick off in Masaka City. The tournament, hosted by the Armoured Division, will run from 26 August to 5 September 2025.…
Col Henry Obbo has officially assumed office as Deputy Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, following a handover from outgoing Deputy Director Maj Bilal Katamba, who now proceeds to attend the prestigious Senior Command and Staff Course. The ceremony was presided over by the…