Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), met with his Egyptian counterpart, Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathy Ibrahim Khalifa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The Egyptian Chief welcomed Gen Kainerugaba at the Defence Headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday. Upon his…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, laid a wreath on the tomb of the late Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat in Cairo. The CDF paid tribute to the former Egyptian leader at the Unknown Soldier Memorial, a pyramid-shaped monument…
The latest Operation Shujaa review meeting, held at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division headquarters in Muhoti, Fort Portal City, has concluded after two days of intense discussions. The meeting, which began on Monday, 30th September 2024, was opened by the Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, and included commanders from…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted his visiting South Sudanese counterpart, Gen Santino Deng Wol, to a dinner in appreciation of his visit. The dinner at Serena Kigo was attended by the SSPDF CDF and members of his delegation, while Gen Kainerugaba was joined…
Lt Gen James Mugira, the Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), has urged East African Community (EAC) partner states to collaborate on research and development related to mineral utilisation, stressing the need to establish a robust defence industrial base to enhance national security and achieve self-sufficiency. “We cannot afford to work in…
Brig Gen Julius Biryabarema, the UPDF Director of Pension, Gratuity, and Compensation, has praised retiring non-commissioned officers for their selfless contributions to bringing peace to Northern Uganda. Speaking at the 4 Infantry Division headquarters, Brig Gen Biryabarema lauded their dedicated efforts, stating: “Had it not been for their struggle, we would not be enjoying…
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered the closure of illegal gold mining sites in Okemer, Abim District, directing the 5 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to enforce a strict ban on illegal miners. This initiative aims to provide the government with sufficient time to regulate and formalise mining…
In an intelligence-led operation, joint security forces put out of action two notorious warriors and recovered an SMG gun (number H9211) along with 27 live rounds of ammunition in the Karenga district of the Karamoja Sub-region. The warriors, identified as Issa Lokuria and Lemukol Lopiringole, were both residents of Lolelia Sub-county in Kaabong…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, the Chief of Joint Staff, has underscored the essential need for collaborative action in the fight against terrorism and in addressing the challenges facing Africa. He stressed the importance of unity among African nations in tackling their own issues and supporting effective leadership. During a meeting with the Japanese Deputy…
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the UPDF and the FARDC, working together in Operation Shujja, conducted an intelligence-led operation against an enemy group east of the Ibiena River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The operation resulted in significant casualties and demoralization for the enemy, who were also forced to surrender eight (08) SMGs…