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…
The 5 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has welcomed Colonel Gai Fraser Mpadwa as its new Deputy Division Commander, replacing Col David Opeero, who has been transferred to the Mountain Division to continue serving in the same role. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided over by the Division Commander, Major…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has welcomed Brig Gen Paul Muwonge as the new Deputy Division Commander. The handover and takeover ceremony, presided over by the Division Commander Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, saw Brig Gen Jackson Kayanja handing over office to Brig Gen Muwonge. Maj Gen Busizoori commended the outgoing deputy,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces–Air Force (UPDF-AF) has effected a change of command at the 4th Air Force Wing in Gulu, with Col Dickens Samson Opolot handing over to Lt Col Amon Kasikino. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the UPDF-AF, Lt Gen Charles Okidi, who commended the outgoing commander for his…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces–Air Force (UPDF-AF) has announced two key leadership changes, with Brig Gen Allan Kalanzi assuming command of the Uganda Air Force College (UAFC) in Nakasongola, and Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe appointed Commander of Ground-based Air Defence. The handover ceremony in Nakasongola was presided over by the Commander of the Air…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 1 Infantry Division has undergone a leadership change, with Major General Stephen Mugerwa handing over command to Brigadier General Fred Mwesigye, who assumes the role in an acting capacity. The handover ceremony, held at the Division Headquarters in Kakiri, was officiated by Deputy Commander Land Force, Major General Francis…
Colonel (Rtd) Samuel Ngobi has taken over as Regional Coordinator for Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) in the Busoga region, succeeding Colonel (Rtd) Dhamuzungu Oguli. The handover ceremony, held at Jinja District Headquarters, was presided over by Major General (Rtd) David Wakalo, Director of Training and Mobilisation for OWC. Maj Gen Wakalo commended Col Oguli’s…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers have been urged to embrace training as the foundation of professionalism and operational success. The call was made by Brig Gen Wycliff Keita, Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, during the handover and takeover of the Commandant of the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO–TC) in Nakaseke District. The…
The Joint Staff Human Resource Management, Maj Gen James Kinalwa, has emphasised the importance of transfers and appointments in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), describing them as vital for institutional growth, professional development, and innovation. He made the remarks while presiding over a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA)…
Col Henry Obbo has officially assumed office as Deputy Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, following a handover from outgoing Deputy Director Maj Bilal Katamba, who now proceeds to attend the prestigious Senior Command and Staff Course. The ceremony was presided over by the…