The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs and West Budama Central County Member of Parliament, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth, held a thanksgiving ceremony in Kyungu, Mukono District, where he reflected on his political journey, leadership at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, and his relationship with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The event…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 178 officers who completed a five-month Company Commanders’ Course (CCC) Intake 27/25-26 at the School of Infantry (SOI) in Bihanga. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the 2 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi, who represented the Deputy Commander Land Forces. Addressing the…
The 14th edition of the East African Community regional security command post exercise, codenamed Ushirikiano Imara, has officially commenced in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together military, police, and civilian components from all EAC partner states. The exercise which opened at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi, is being conducted under the theme, “Enhancing Regional…
Uganda marked the official commencement of the 2026–2031 term of office on Tuesday at the swearing-in and inauguration of the President-elect and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held at Kololo Independence Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The ceremony was conducted under the theme: “Protecting the Gains as We…
Uganda has flagged off a 69-personnel contingent drawn from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service, and civilian components to participate in the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Command Post Exercise (CPX), codenamed “Ushirikiano Imara 26.” The exercise will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 8…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Directorate of Pension, Gratuity and Compensation, has commenced the retirement sensitisation and documentation exercise for Batch 16 (2026) at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) in Jinja. The Deputy Joint Staff Human Resource Management, Brigadier General Gerald Ahimbisibwe described the exercise as a critical step in ensuring a…
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has inspected drill preparations by the 4 Infantry Division ahead of the upcoming Chief of Defence Force Inter-Forces Drill Competition. During the visit, Lt Gen Bakasumba expressed satisfaction with the level of discipline and coordination exhibited by the troops.…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has today presided over celebrations to mark International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, Buikwe District. The function was held under the theme: _“Safeguarding Uganda’s Progress: Empowering the Workforce and Promoting a Decent…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Health Services, has rolled out lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drug for HIV prevention which is administered once every six months, in a move aimed at strengthening its HIV response efforts. Speaking during the rollout at the HIV Centre at the General Military Hospital (GMH)…
Thousands of Ugandans today turned out in force at Kololo Independence Grounds for the national charity run held to mark the 52nd birthday of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. This year’s event was conducted under the theme: “Run for Charity, Run for Hope.” Drawing participants from every region of the country,…