The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today hosted a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters. The ICRC delegation was led by Mr. Kedir Awol Omar, Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation, and included Ms.…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali, describing the former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani West Member of Parliament as a steadfast patriot whose legacy was defined by the…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) this afternoon met Colonel Kim Seha, Defence Attaché of the Republic of Korea to Uganda, alongside his secretary Ms Choi Yun-Mi, at SFC Headquarters. In his remarks, the CDF welcomed Colonel Kim and reflected on the many years of Uganda-South Korea friendship. He commended the Korean Armed Forces for…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 501 Brigade has received a new commander following a handover and takeover ceremony officiated by the Commander of the 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, at Zoka in Adjumani District. During the ceremony, Lt Col Robert Nahamya officially assumed command of the Brigade from Col Nathan Bainomugisha, who…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division has welcomed Colonel Griffin Kantinti Senkubuge as its new Deputy Division Commander. He takes over office from Colonel Esibio Omaria. While presiding over the handover/takeover ceremony, the Deputy Commander Land Forces, Major General Joseph Ssemwanga, described the change of command as a long-standing UPDF tradition that…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on officers from the War College of Mali to embrace patriotism, Pan-Africanism, economic transformation and strategic security as the foundation for Africa’s prosperity, stability and long-term development. The President made the remarks on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at State House Entebbe while delivering a Lecture of Opportunity to a…
Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), alongside the Somali National Army (SNA), have conducted a joint security patrol in the Barawe Sub-Sector as part of efforts to enhance peace and stability in the coastal town and surrounding areas. The joint operation,…
A total of 527 senior non-commissioned officers have passed out from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Jinja. They were Warrant Officers Intake 09/26 and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of Intake 23/26. Presiding over the pass-out ceremony on behalf of the Deputy Commander Land Force, the Jinja Cantonment Commander, Brigadier General Emmanuel…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), H.E. Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has today officiated at the graduation ceremony of Cohort Four (04-2025/2026) of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) in Buikwe district. The 21 graduands successfully completed the National Security and Strategic Studies…
President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the armed forces, has commended the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and his UPDF leadership team for making significant strides in improving the infrastructure and overall welfare of Uganda’s soldiers. The President made the remarks on Thursday during the pass-out ceremony…