The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised the longstanding relationship and cooperation between Uganda and the United States of America, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that this bilateral partnership continues to thrive. Gen. Kainerugaba made these remarks during a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, at the…
The governments of Uganda and the Federal Republic of Somalia have signed a joint communiqué to enhance strong defence cooperation between the two countries. The signing took place yesterday at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala, during a meeting between Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, Uganda’s Minister of Defence…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has concluded his official visit to Algeria, returning home this evening. During his trip, he met with his Algerian counterpart, General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of Algeria’s People’s…
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the need for strengthening business cooperation between Uganda and the China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC). He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from CPMIEC that was held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Mbuya. This…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), visited the Algerian Navy and Air Force headquarters as part of his official visit to Algeria. The Ugandan CDF was received by the respective commanders of the two Algerian military branches, who briefed him on their capabilities and explored…
The Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army of Algeria, General Saïd Chanegriha, hosted a luncheon in honor of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) who is visiting the North African country. The luncheon at the…
The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with his Algerian counterpart, General Saïd Chanegriha, to discuss military cooperation and bilateral ties. Gen Kainerugaba was received with full military honors at the Algerian military headquarters in Algiers. The Ugandan CDF was accompanied by top UPDF…
The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this evening arrived in Algiers, Algeria for military and bilateral meetings. Gen Kainerugaba, who is accompanied by top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy…
Uganda and Kenya have deepened their defence collaboration to promote regional security, with a key meeting held at Mbale Resort Hotel in Eastern Uganda. The Joint Defence Committee (JDC 5) convened from 13-15 January 2025, further cementing the two countries’ military partnership. This meeting follows the JDC 4 in Nairobi, held in May 2024,…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations, met with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, at the National Palace in Addis Ababa on Monday. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of Ethiopia’s armed forces, received Gen…