The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined other development partners to celebrate the International Human Rights Day (IHRD) at Layibi Market Grounds, Gulu City, yesterday. Conducted under the theme: “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for all”, UPDF was joined by the Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service, UN Human Rights Commission, ACT Uganda, Hands of Women,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Division Commander, Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe has today warned Karamojong pastoralists to stop burning grass in the Sub region. He said this does not only waste the environment but also increases security threats in the region as pastoralists wonder to secure fresh pasture in the new unburnt…
The GoU has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Forensics science university (NDSU) in Gandhinagar Gujarat India today. The MoU was signed by Hon Vincent Ssempijja the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs on behalf of Uganda while professor JM Vyas the vice chancellor of the NFSU signed on behalf of the…
The UPDF Chief of Personnel and Administration (CPA) Brig Gen Eugene Ssebugwawo has today officiated at the hand and take over function of the office of the UPDF Director Women Affairs (DWA) from Brig Gen Agnes Musoke to Lt Col Betty Musuya Wanyera at the Land Force Headquarters Bombo, Luwero district. Brig Gen Ssebugwawo, in…
Newly appointed Defence Advisors (DAs) have today been urged to maintain discipline and hardwork at their respective Areas of Responsibility (AOR) for the continuation of peace and stability. These remarks were pronounced today by the UPDF Joint Chief of Staff (JCOS) Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda on behalf of the Chief Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson…
The Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today held a meeting with the United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region H.E Xia Huang. The meeting, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala; mainly focused on regional security for the social economic transformation of…
The UPDF Chief of Military Intelligence, Maj Gen James Birungi has today opened the Fifth Meeting of Heads of Intelligence and Security Services of the Contact and Coordination Group Member States in Kampala. Maj Gen Birungi applauded the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General for initiating the Contact and Coordination Group, intended to explore…
Fort Portal City: As part of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Response contingency plan, the UPDF Chieftaincy of Medical Services (CMS) in conjunction with Ministry of Health (MOH) and World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled-out a grand plan to vaccinate UPDF troops operating in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and those along the border…
The Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division Brig Gen Joseph Balikuddembe presided over the hand/take over of the Office of the Second in Command of the 3 Division from Brig Gen David Mugisha to Brig Gen Felix Busizoori. The function was held at the Division Headquarters in Moroto on Wednesday 10th August 2022. This…
Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe has today taken over as Chairman of the UPDF General Court Martial from Lt Gen Andrew Gutti Presiding over at the function in Makindye, the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbadi called upon Brig Gen Mugabe to continue using Lt Gen Andrew Gutti as his consultant, while executing his…