The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, in partnership with environmentalists and the Entebbe Municipal Council, launched a youth-driven environmental campaign dubbed Students Go Green Initiative at Marines Primary School playgrounds in Entebbe. Held under the theme “Go Green: Each Tree Counts—Plant It, Nurture It, and Protect It,” the initiative seeks to promote environmental…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended Dr Jibril Semakura Owomugisha, the founding director of Million Trees International, for his contribution to environmental conservation and restoration efforts. The recognition was delivered by Brig Gen Michael Kibuye, Director of Civil-Military Cooperation, who presented a token of appreciation from the Chief of Defence Forces. Brig Gen…
The Mountain Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has partnered with the Tooro Kingdom to clean up Fort Portal City in a joint campaign aimed at promoting environmental conservation, civic responsibility, and tourism. The initiative, part of the Baragirakiki Tourism and Environment Campaign, saw soldiers, kingdom officials, civil society organisations, and members…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has established new Civic-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) centres in northern Uganda as part of a broader effort to curb persistent cattle raids and strengthen ties with local communities. The centres, in Lira, Kitgum, Karenga, and Kapelebyong, are expected to serve as platforms for dialogue, trust-building, and collaborative responses to insecurity…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division made a formidable impression at the first-ever Fort Portal City Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to civil-military cooperation and advancing tourism in the Tooro region. This landmark marathon, scheduled to become an annual fixture every third weekend of July, was designed to highlight the natural beauty and cultural…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Joint Task Force stationed in South Sudan, has provided clean tap water and free medical services to residents of Bilnyang. This humanitarian effort was overseen by Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, the task force commander, and witnessed by Maj Benon Bamuhimbise, the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) officer. Maj…
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,…
A team of medical professionals from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), operating under Operation ‘Mlinzi wa Kimya’ in South Sudan, conducted a medical outreach in Juba, providing essential healthcare services to members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and local civilians. The team, led by Lt Col Dr Joseph Mwesige, a senior…
Members of Parliament representing the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in the 11th Parliament donated a science laboratory block to Gulu Army Senior Secondary School. The facility, which houses dedicated Biology, Chemistry, and Physics laboratories, is part of their corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at enhancing education within the military community. The 10 MPs…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District. The incident, involving Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ameny Bonny, left three people dead and three others injured. The CDF through…