The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) leadership has commended Masindi Army Secondary School for its strong performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, where the school ranked second in the district. The commendation was delivered by Brigadier General Richard Karemire, the Joint Staff Formal Education,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has commissioned a new multi-million library at Entebbe Air Force Secondary School aimed at strengthening the school’s academic environment and improving learning for students. Representing the Commander Air Force, the Deputy Commander Air Force, Major Gen David Isimbwa, urged students to use the facility responsibly and make the most of…
A total of 22 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers have completed a two-week Commanders and Legal Advisers Course conducted at the Legal Training Centre (LTC) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. The participants, drawn from various UPDF units and formations across the country, included mainly commanders and legal officers tasked with strengthening military justice and…
Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael Thomas Flynn has delivered a lecture on leadership to senior officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces held at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo in Kampala. The lecture brought together commandants from the National Defence College – Uganda, the Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka, directing staff, and members…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, engaged over 400 university and tertiary students from the Kigezi sub-region, urging them to embrace patriotism, ideological clarity, wealth creation and peaceful participation in the country’s democratic processes. The engagement, held as part of activities marking the Tarehe Sita Defence Forces Week ahead…
The Dean of Studies at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), Brig Gen Kefa Nangeso, has praised the country’s growing industrial sector for its contribution to economic development and its direct impact on national security. He made the remarks during a visit by Intake 4 course members and staff to SINO Uganda Mbale Industrial…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed his official allowances to fund the construction of a new classroom block and a comprehensive renovation of existing structures at Bombo Barracks Nursery and Primary School. The contribution, totalling UGX 300 million, includes scholastic materials and infrastructure support.…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is set to be honoured by the St Mary’s College Kisubi Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA) with the Distinguished Alumni Achiever Award during this year’s annual awards dinner. The award recognises old boys who have excelled in their careers and contributed…
The Military Police has called on its officers and militants to demonstrate loyalty, hard work, and discipline as they prepare to secure examination materials for the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). Maj Gen William Bainomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police, addressed 490 officers and militants at Nsujju Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District, emphasising…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commissioned two new classroom blocks at Kayanja Army Primary School in Kyankwanzi, reaffirming its commitment to improving education standards. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Maj Gen Henry Masiko, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces. Maj Gen Masiko described education as…