Susan Ngongi Namondo, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, this afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. During the visit at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Her Excellency Namondo expressed her appreciation for the working relationship between Uganda and…
European Union Heads of Mission in Uganda have highlighted the essential contributions of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to regional peace and stability. This commendation came during their recent visit to UPDF Colleges in Jinja, where they met with the Commandants of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC – U), Senior Command…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has emphasised the need for African countries to work together to address regional security challenges. Speaking to a delegation of Directing Staff and Students from the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, Maj Gen Bakasumba who represented the Chief of Defence Forces said that “African solutions…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, hosted Her Excellency Kate Airey, the outgoing British High Commissioner to Uganda, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya this afternoon. The meeting, also attended by the newly appointed UK Defence Attaché to Uganda,…
Today, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant General Sam Okiding met with a delegation representing the leadership of the military of the United Nations Missions in Africa, who paid him a courtesy call at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. The delegation is in Uganda for the inaugural Force Commanders…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has reiterated the importance of integration of Africa to address the challenges faced by the Continent. This was during an interface with a delegation of students and members of faculty from the Kenya Defence Forces Defence Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) – Karen,…
The Chief of Defence Forces has today 16th January 2024 held a bilateral meeting with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Offices, in Mbuya-Kampala. The meeting focused on improving the working relationship between the UPDF and the international humanitarian body that has…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the need for the East African Community (EAC) integration. According to the President, it’s important for East Africans, especially young people to know why integration is very critical for the region. “There are three reasons; number one is do you want prosperity or not? If you say you…
Defence Attachés accredited to the Republic of Uganda have been commended for their cordial working relationship in the execution of their duties in Uganda. Brigadier General Abdul Rugumayo who represented the Chief of Military Intelligence made the remarks during a meeting with the Defence Attachés that was held today at the Ministry of Defence…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force (UPDF – AF) today hosted Defence Attachés from fraternal countries but based in Uganda at its headquarters in Entebbe. The Defence Attachés were from the UK, Russia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, France and Tanzania, among others. The UPDF – AF Director of Personnel and Administration Brig Gen Julius…