The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Gen Dau Aturjong, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral military cooperation between the two nations. Lt Gen Okiding was accompanied by Uganda’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Brig…
The management, staff, and pupils of St Maurice Kitasa Primary School have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for renovating one of the school’s oldest and most dilapidated classroom blocks, giving the 76-year-old Catholic-founded school a fresh lease of life. The renovation, which included re-roofing, reconstruction, and painting, was carried out as part of…
The Mountain Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has partnered with the Tooro Kingdom to clean up Fort Portal City in a joint campaign aimed at promoting environmental conservation, civic responsibility, and tourism. The initiative, part of the Baragirakiki Tourism and Environment Campaign, saw soldiers, kingdom officials, civil society organisations, and members…
Security forces have arrested two individuals and recovered an illegal firearm following a joint operation by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Uganda Police Force. The arrest occurred at around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 1 August 2025, at Waligo Checkpoint in Lamwo District, as the suspects attempted to cross into South Sudan. The primary…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has applauded security teams in the West Nile and Acholi sub-regions for their coordination, transparency, and professionalism in enforcing the Presidential directive on the eviction of nomadic pastoralists, commonly known as the Balaalo. Speaking at a review meeting on…
The United Nations (UN) has donated an assortment of computers and printers to Air Force Secondary School as part of its broader initiative to promote digital inclusion in schools across Uganda. The contribution is aimed at equipping learners with essential technological tools to help bridge the digital divide among children. While receiving the donation, the…
The Joint Staff Policy and Strategy in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Major General Don Nabaasa, has emphasised the need for collaboration among staff to achieve institutional goals. He made the remarks during the handover ceremony of the Office of the Director of Policy and Planning (DPP) from Colonel Herbert Nabimanya to Colonel Samuel Rombe…
The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540. This follows the first-ever Biological Weapons Convention workshop held in Kampala, Uganda. This landmark event marked the first visit to Uganda by the Chief of the BWC Implementation Support Unit based in Geneva,…
The Commandant Military Police Brigade in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Brig Gen William Beinomugisha, has today called on trainees to cultivate a sense of duty, hard work, and prioritize their health while executing their assigned duties. Brigadier Beinomugisha made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a two-month Pre-Level III course at Buyala Barracks…
The Chief of Staff – Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Brig Gen Chris Bagonza, has commended Brig Gen Gerald Ahimbisibwe for his dedication and leadership, especially in the formulation of a five-year strategic plan for the Land Force. Brig Gen Bagonza made the remarks during the handover ceremony of the Office of…