The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Force has hosted the Republic of South Korea’s Defence Attaché to Uganda, Colonel Kim Seha, who paid a courtesy visit to the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo to strengthen military collaboration on defence and security. The Chief of Staff – Land Force, Brigadier General Chris Bagonza, commended the…
Recently, Brig Gen Charity Bainababo, the Director Women Affairs delivered a lecture on “Gender Inclusivity in Security Forces” to students undertaking the Joint Basic Cadre Development Course and Advanced Psychosocial Course at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership and Pan African Centre of Excellence (ORTSL-PACEX) in Kaweweta. Brig Gen Bainababo commenced with an emphasis…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Commander, Major General Felix Busizoori, has handed over a donation worth Uganda Shillings Eight million to a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) formed by ghetto mothers in Pece-Laro Division. The SACCO brings together women engaged in income-generating activities such as poultry farming and informal trade,…
The newly elected Board of Directors and Supervisory Board of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) officially assumed office following their election at the just concluded 20th Annual General Meeting in Jinja on 31 March 2026. The handover ceremony took place at the SACCO headquarters in Kiwatule. While presiding over the ceremony, the Chairman…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has intensified community engagement efforts aimed at resolving the long-standing land dispute between residents of Amuru and Adjumani districts. The dialogue, organised by the 501 Brigade under the 4 Infantry Division, was held in Itirikua Sub-County, Apaa-Aliwara Village, bringing together local leaders, security officials, and community representatives to address…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its 3 Infantry Division in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), has convened a four-day engagement with community, civil, and political leaders from the Karamoja sub-region. The seminar, which opened in Soroti, aims to formulate practical strategies to strengthen peace and drive socio-economic development in the…
The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District, has today hosted a delegation from the US Army War College. The visit is part of the delegation’s study tour, aimed to foster professional exchange and enhance cooperation in peace support operations. IPSO-TC Commandant, Col Moses Nabaasa, welcomed the delegation, highlighting the centre’s…
The Chief Joint Staff (CJS) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has today hosted a delegation from the US Army War College at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security in Mbuya, Kampala. Speaking during the meeting, Lt Gen…
Ugandan authorities have received 24 herds of cattle recovered from Teretenya in South Sudan, months after they were stolen from Lamwaka B Village, Aringa Parish, Potika Sub-county in Lamwo District. The recovered animals were raided between January and March 2026. While receiving the cattle, the Resident District Commissioner of Lamwo District, Mr William Komakech, welcomed…
The 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 175 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who completed a three-month Ideological and Leadership Course at the Division headquarters in Moroto. The officers, drawn from units across the division and affiliated formations. The course was conducted under the framework of Operation Usalama Kwa Wote,…