The Head of the Indian Military Advisory and Training Team (IMATT), Brig Gen BS Fogat, along with his delegation, this afternoon paid a farewell visit to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as their two-year tour of duty in Uganda ends. Gen Kainerugaba commended the Indian team for their contributions to the…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has concluded his working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where he held discussions with the country’s top military and political leaders, including President Félix Tshisekedi. During his visit, Gen Kainerugaba met with senior officials of the…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was treated to a special dinner reception hosted by his counterpart, Lt Gen Jules Banza Mwilambwethe, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), in Kinshasa on Saturday evening. The dinner was attended…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held talks with His Excellency President Félix Tshisekedi at State House in Kinshasa on Saturday evening, marking a significant step in bilateral security cooperation between the neighboring nations. The high-level discussions focused on enhancing bilateral collaboration and regional stability. The Ugandan General met the DRC president a…
A military delegation from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division, led by Division Commander Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi, arrived in Rwanda for the Proximity Commanders’ Meeting scheduled in Nyagatare District. The UPDF delegation was warmly received at the Kagitumba One-Stop Border Post by Brig Gen Pascal Muhizi, Commander of the Rwanda Defence…
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has praised the strong defence cooperation between Uganda and Zimbabwe, urging continued collaboration to further strengthen the bond. Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks while hosting a delegation from the…
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has extended appreciation to the Indian Armed Forces for their continued support in military training and their long-standing partnership with Uganda. “Thank you most sincerely for the training support you are giving us. We truly appreciate it and do…
Major General Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has hailed the strong and “cordial” military relationship between Uganda and Nigeria, calling for deeper cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks while hosting a 30-member delegation from…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted his Rwandan counterpart, Mubarakh Muganga, for a dinner at Lake Victoria Serena Hotel in Kigo. Gen Kainerugaba thanked his guest for the visit and commended the strong military cooperation between Uganda and Rwanda, attributing the enduring partnership to…
Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff, General Mubarak Muganga, has urged African nations to embrace self-reliance by developing local solutions to the continent’s security and development challenges. Addressing Officers Intake 20 (2024/25) at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka, Jinja, Gen Muganga underscored the importance…