Uganda has flagged off a 23-member contingent to participate in the 6th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Week in the United Republic of Tanzania, with this year’s exercise placing emphasis on providing free medical services to local communities, donation to orphanages as well as prisons and rehabilitation centers. The contingent,…
Uganda and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening longstanding military ties through enhanced defence intelligence cooperation, with a focus on information sharing, early warning and joint responses to emerging security threats. The commitment was made during a Bilateral Defence Intelligence Exchange engagement to discuss emerging security challenges and deepen cooperation between the Uganda Peoples’…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined the Indian community at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)-Uganda Campus in Jinja to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. The celebrations also marked the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, which was commemorated across the country with patriotic fervour. The event was attended by NFSU management,…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, concluded his two-day working visit to Kigali on Monday. The highlight of the visit was a meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation on regional peace, security, and stability. Gen Kainerugaba…
The Governments of Uganda and South Sudan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace, security, trade, and bilateral relations along their shared border following a high-level reconciliation meeting held on 25 July 2026 at Hotel Le-Confidentiel in Arua City. The meeting brought together government officials, religious leaders, women and youth representatives, and community leaders from…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali for an official working visit. During his stay, Gen Kainerugaba is slated to hold discussions with the senior leadership of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and is also scheduled to meet with Rwandan President H.E.…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) this afternoon met Colonel Kim Seha, Defence Attaché of the Republic of Korea to Uganda, alongside his secretary Ms Choi Yun-Mi, at SFC Headquarters. In his remarks, the CDF welcomed Colonel Kim and reflected on the many years of Uganda-South Korea friendship. He commended the Korean Armed Forces for…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has hosted the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Uganda, H.E. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. During the meeting, Gen. Kainerugaba thanked the Ambassador for her dedication to fostering ties between the two countries throughout her tenure in…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon received the Acting Ambassador of the United States Mission in Uganda, H.E. Mikael (Mika) Cleverley, for discussions on matters of bilateral and mutual interest. The meeting, held in Fort Portal, marked H.E. Cleverley’s first official…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has held a series of bilateral meetings with Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda. The engagements focused on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing regional security collaboration, and expanding partnerships in military health, rehabilitation, and capacity building. The meetings, held at the Ministry Headquarters…