The Special Forces Command (SFC) has effected a series of changes in key leadership positions across its formations and directorates, with several officers assuming new appointments. Among the changes is the appointment of Brigadier General John Mango Baraza as the new Chief of Staff (COS) SFC, succeeding Brigadier General Paul Wanyera Namawa, who is set…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya has welcomed Colonel Francis Aragamoi as the new Battle Group Commander during a handover and takeover ceremony held in South Sudan. Col Aragamoi takes over from Col Bernard Kashemeza, who is set to attend a course at the National Defence College-Uganda (NDC-U). Presiding over the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has welcomed Colonel Winston Mugarura as its new Deputy Division Commander following a handover and takeover ceremony held at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. Colonel Mugarura takes over from Brigadier General Allan Kyangungu. Presiding over the function, the Division Commander, Major General Wilberforce Serunkuma, described transfers…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has effected changes in its departmental leadership, with new officers assuming the offices of Division Administration Officer and Public Information Officer during handover and takeover functions held at the Division Headquarters in Gulu. The Division’s Deputy Commander, Colonel Richard Kidega, while presiding over the handover and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a series of command handover ceremonies in Jinja, with the Chief of Joint Staff, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, presiding over the functions at the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC), Kimaka and Headquarters Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (HQ URDC). At the Senior Command and Staff College, Brigadier General…
The Defence Forces Shop Uganda Limited (DFSUL), a flagship welfare initiative of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has steadily expanded its network across the country to improve access to affordable essential goods and services for serving personnel, veterans, and their families. From a single outlet, the institution has expanded to 13 branches nationwide, with…
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…