The Head of Women Affairs in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Land Force, Colonel Carol Basaliza, visited female soldiers serving under the 3 Infantry Division in Moroto, where she held engagements focused on discipline, professionalism, health and career development. Col Basaliza cautioned junior female soldiers against lifestyles that could disrupt their military careers and limit…
The Commander Air Force (CAF), Lt Gen Charles Okidi, has urged graduating cadets to embrace continuous learning as they prepare to take on the responsibilities of military leadership. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at a dinner held in honour of Officer Cadet BDS 05/23-26 and Professional Cadet 09/26 at the…
The Commandant of Military Police (MP) Brigade, Maj Gen William Bainomugisha, has urged female combatants to avoid early pregnancy and instead pursue military courses to achieve career progression in the army. Maj Gen Bainomugisha made the remarks today, September 10, 2026, during the opening of a two-day female combatants’ seminar held at the 10 MP…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni also Commander-in-Chief (C-i-C) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has today delivered a lecture of opportunity to army officers at the Senior Staff College-Kimaka, Jinja. During the lecture, President Museveni criticised the past African leaders in the colonial era who just looked on when the continent was being taken over…
A delegation of directing staff and student officers from the Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka (Intake 21/25–26), received a lecture of opportunity on the organisation and functions of services, joint staff structures, and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) role in regional peace and security at the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS) Headquarters in…
Recently, Brig Gen Charity Bainababo, the Director Women Affairs delivered a lecture on “Gender Inclusivity in Security Forces” to students undertaking the Joint Basic Cadre Development Course and Advanced Psychosocial Course at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership and Pan African Centre of Excellence (ORTSL-PACEX) in Kaweweta. Brig Gen Bainababo commenced with an emphasis…
The Deputy Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, Brigadier General Christopher Columbus Tumwiine, has today called on troops to remain loyal and obedient in serving their motherland, Uganda. He made this appeal while addressing officers and men at Makindye Military Barracks. Brig Gen Tumwiine reminded troops that being loyal means obeying instructions from the top…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division commander, Major General Felix Busizoori, has urged troops to maintain discipline and live within their means as Uganda approaches the 2026 General Elections. During a routine barracks sensitisation at the division headquarters in Gulu, Maj Gen Busizoori warned that anyone attempting to undermine the electoral process…
The Director Defence Public Information, Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye, has advised Military Police officers to remain calm and composed when dealing with operational challenges, stressing that anger can compromise professionalism and public trust. Speaking to troops undergoing a Team Leaders’ Course at Buyala Nsujju Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District, Maj Gen Kulayigye emphasised that effective…
The Joint Staff – Political Commissariat of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Henry Matsiko, has called on administrators and teachers in UPDF education institutions to uphold patriotism and discipline while nurturing learners into responsible citizens committed to national development. Maj Gen Matsiko made the remarks while addressing head teachers, head instructors, and…