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…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Richard Otto, has praised the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC) for its pivotal role in safeguarding Uganda’s security, describing it as a focal point for coordinating counterterrorism operations nationally, regionally, and internationally. Maj Gen Otto made the remarks during a handover ceremony…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially inaugurated the new leadership for the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya, appointing Col Ronald Nangamba as Chief Executive Officer and Col Dr John Lusiba as Deputy CEO. Presiding over the inaugural meeting, Maj Gen Ambrose Musinguzi, the Joint Staff – Health Services, urged the new leadership…
The Deputy Commander Land Force, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, has presided over the handover of the office of Director of Operations – Land Force (D/OPNS-LF), as Col John Katamba Siyaleta assumed the role from Brig Gen Paddy Jackson Kajuba. The ceremony took place at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, Luweero District. In his remarks,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division has welcomed a new Deputy Commander following the official handover from Col Griffins Kantinti to Brig Gen P K Kajuba. The ceremony took place at the Division Headquarters in Masaka and was presided over by the Armoured Division Commander, Maj Gen Deus Sande. He praised both officers…
The Joint Staff Policy and Strategy in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Major General Don Nabaasa, has emphasised the need for collaboration among staff to achieve institutional goals. He made the remarks during the handover ceremony of the Office of the Director of Policy and Planning (DPP) from Colonel Herbert Nabimanya to Colonel Samuel Rombe…