3 Division Court Martial Sentences 08 Criminals
The Joint Security Operation, code named “Usalama Kwa Wote” in Karamoja Sub-region, aiming at recovering illegal guns from the civilian population, recently arrested eight (08) criminals.
Cattle Raids And Insecurity Will End – Lt Gen Elwelu
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Hon Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has assured the people of Karamoja sub region that the government will endeavor to restore peace in the area and called upon the political leaders to join hands with the locals so that the problems of cattle raids and insecurity are solved.
Deputy CDF Meets Leaders Of Karamoja Sub-Region
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has urged leaders in Karamoja Sub-region to work together with government to pacify the region.
Defence Minister Commends UPDF For Stabilising Karamoja Sub-Region
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon Vicent Ssempija Bamulangaki has today commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for restoring Peace and Security in Karamoja sub region. This was during the meeting held at Ministry of Defence and Veteran’s Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, intended to create solutions for sustainable security and development in Karamoja…
EAC Forces Are Key Players In Integration Process – Maj Gen Kyanda
The Joint Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda has called upon the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces troops to demonstrate Uganda’s firm belief in integration as a strategy for strategic security in the region and to be cognizant of the direction of our strategic leaders. Maj Gen Kyanda was speaking at the Defence Ministry Headquarters,…
281 UPDF Soldiers Complete Training In Mountain Warfare
Over 280 UPDF soldiers have completed a three(03) months intensive training in Mountain(Mtn) warfare at Mountain Warfare Training School (MWTS).
UPDF Commander Land Force In Somalia To Assess Troop Welfare
Uganda’s Commander of Land Force (CLF), Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has visited Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to assess their welfare and commend them for their contribution to the peace support operation.
The Key To Africa’s Security Is Integration- Lt Gen Elwelu
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has today implored African nations to integrate so as to solve the global security challenges. Lt Gen Elwelu said this while addressing a delegation of visiting students from the Zambian Defence Service Command and Staff College.
Our Contribution In Fighting Extremism Is For Peace And Stability In Africa
The French ambassador to Uganda H.E Anianbossou Jules Armand has emphasized France’s commitment to peace and stability in Africa,which should not be seen as fighting for territorial power or commercial gains but simply to contain and neutralize extremist forces in order to establish conditions necessary to achieve peace and stability.
Maj Gen Paul Lokech Passes on
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF fraternity with deep sorrow regrets to announce the untimely death of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj Gen Paul Lokech, which occurred today; Saturday 21st August 2021 at his home in Buwate, Kiira Division, Wakiso District.