The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) of Kaabong, Mr Loluk Logwee Fedelisi, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for successfully restoring peace and security across the Karamoja sub-region, particularly in Kaabong district. “We’re enjoying peace in all corners of Kaabong district and Karamoja Sub-region at large, and I attribute this achievement to…
The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your operations, listen to the local community,” Hon. Lokeris emphasised during a Baraza…
One hundred and one officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have graduated from the Junior Staff College (JSC) in Jinja, marking the completion of their 4-month Grade III Staff Course, Intake 35/24. Brig Gen Kefa Nangeso, Dean of Studies at the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U), stressed the importance of training in…
Maj Gen Don William Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged troops to maintain vigilance and avoid complacency in the consolidation phase of the disarmament operation in the Karamoja Sub-region. During field barazas, Maj Gen Nabasa provided tactical guidance on assessing combat capabilities and troop…
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs for organising events to honour the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima. President Museveni noted that the culture of memorial ceremonies is important as it fosters oneness. Gen Aronda, who served as Chief of…
His Excellency the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has promoted 898 and confirmed 20 Senior and Junior Officer ranks of the UPDF as follows: Colonel to Brigadier General – 05 Acting Colonel to Colonel …
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops in Somalia, operating under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU), participated in the global celebration of World Environment Day in Mogadishu, Somalia, today. This year’s theme was “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” and the slogan “Our Land,…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, stated that in a multipolar world, Africa can now voice its concerns in international fora. He noted that Africa has been treated unfairly, and its issues have not been appropriately discussed, as Western states have been exploiting the continent rather than addressing its issues. “When there are…
A delegation from the African Union, led by General Cheikh Dembele, Head of the African Union’s Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, Peace Support Operations Division, today visited the Forward Operating Base in Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. During the visit, General Dembele met with the UPDF Contingent Commander, Brigadier General Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, and local…
H.E the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has appointed and promoted Major General Sam Kavuma to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed new Force Commander African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to replace Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. The Ministry of Defence…