The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 501 Brigade has received a new commander following a handover and takeover ceremony officiated by the Commander of the 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, at Zoka in Adjumani District. During the ceremony, Lt Col Robert Nahamya officially assumed command of the Brigade from Col Nathan Bainomugisha, who…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division has welcomed Colonel Griffin Kantinti Senkubuge as its new Deputy Division Commander. He takes over office from Colonel Esibio Omaria. While presiding over the handover/takeover ceremony, the Deputy Commander Land Forces, Major General Joseph Ssemwanga, described the change of command as a long-standing UPDF tradition that…
The Commander of the Motorised Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has assumed office as Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Nakasongola Army Secondary School, succeeding Major General David Isimbwa. Maj Gen Isimbwa expressed gratitude to the UPDF leadership, particularly the Commander-in-Chief, for entrusting him with the responsibility of overseeing the school. He thanked…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has received a new Deputy Contingent Commander, Colonel Jude Rukubya, who replaces Colonel Francis Obita Aragamoi upon completion of his tour of duty. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided over by the Contingent Commander, Brig…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Force has conducted a handover ceremony for the offices of Director of Finance and Public Information Officer at its Headquarters in Bombo. During the ceremony, Colonel Joab Yebazibwe formally handed over the office of Director of Finance to Lieutenant Colonel Yona Tumuvamye, while Maj Peter Mugisha transferred the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorized Infantry Division has undergone a leadership transition in its Division Operations and Training Office following a formal handover ceremony held at the Division Headquarters. The ceremony was presided over by the Division Commander, Major General Charles Byanyima, who oversaw the handover from the outgoing Division Operations and Training…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces) 4th Infantry Division has received its substantive Deputy Division Commander, Colonel Richard Kidega Obura, who assumed office during a handover ceremony held at the Division Headquarters in Gulu City. The ceremony was presided over by the Division Commander, Major General Felix Busizoori, who oversaw the formal…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has witnessed a change in leadership at the level of Deputy Division Commander, following the handover of office from Brigadier General Paul Muwonge, who has been appointed as Defence Attaché to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to Colonel Oloya Orombi, who assumes the position in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Force has witnessed a change of leadership in the office of Director Human Resource Management, with Brigadier General Edward Mutawe handing over to Colonel Emmanuel Ewama at the Land Force Headquarters. Brig Gen Mutawe was recently appointed as Uganda’s Defence Attaché to Ethiopia The handover ceremony was presided…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 15 Marines Brigade, held a leadership transition, formalising the restructuring of the Fisheries Protection Unit into the 155 Marines Battalion. During the ceremony, Lt Col Tukahirwa handed over command to Major Joseph Ssebukeera, who was appointed as the new Commanding Officer of the 155 Marines Battalion. The transition comes…