UPDF, SSPDF Agree on Collaborative Solutions to Border Security Challenges

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in addressing recent security incidents along the shared border. This was during a high-level meeting held at the Defence and Intelligence headquarters in Mbuya, co-chaired by the UPDF Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja…

UPDF Joins Indian Community to Mark 79th Independence Day

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined the Indian community in celebrating India’s 79th Independence Day at the National Forensic Science University – Uganda Campus in Jinja. Speaking at the event, the Campus Director, Air Commodore Kedar Thaakar reflected on the longstanding ties between India and Uganda, citing shared colonial history, independence struggles, and mutual…

Gen Kainerugaba, Russian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with His Excellency Vladlen Semivolos, the Russian Ambassador to Uganda, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on Monday afternoon.   During the high-level discussion, both leaders focused on enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between Uganda and Russia. They expressed satisfaction with…

Gen Kainerugaba Holds Talks with South Sudan President Salva Kiir, Visits UPDF Troops in Juba

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held high-level discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir at State House in Juba on Saturday afternoon, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and regional stability. Gen Kainerugaba arrived in Juba earlier in the morning and was received by his South Sudanese counterpart at the Juba International Airport.…

Gen Kainerugaba, UAE Counterpart Commit To Strengthen Military Cooperation

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today held talks with Lieutenant General Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, to enhance military cooperation between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. General Kainerugaba welcomed his counterpart at Entebbe International Airport before accompanying him to the Special Forces Command…

Lt Gen Bakasumba Flags Off UPDF Contingent To EAC Civil-Military Week In Rwanda

The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba, has today flagged off a 30-member contingent heading to Kigali, Rwanda, for the 5th East African Community (EAC) Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Week. While flagging off the contingent at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya,…

Chinese Defence Adviser Pays Courtesy Visit to CDF Gen Kainerugaba

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this morning received the Chinese Defence Attaché to Uganda, Colonel Zhang Hao, and his deputy, Colonel Li Hai, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. The Chinese military delegation paid a courtesy visit to Gen Kainerugaba, during which both parties discussed enhancing bilateral relations between…