The Chief of Staff – Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Brig Gen Chris Bagonza, has commended Brig Gen Gerald Ahimbisibwe for his dedication and leadership, especially in the formulation of a five-year strategic plan for the Land Force. Brig Gen Bagonza made the remarks during the handover ceremony of the Office of…
Maj Gen (Rtd) Michael Ondoga has assumed office as the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Coordinator for the West Nile Region, in a ceremony held at the OWC headquarters in Kamwokya. The handover event was officiated by Brig Gen Godfrey Muwanguzi, Deputy Chief Coordinator of OWC, who congratulated Maj Gen (Rtd) Ondoga on his appointment and…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has urged joint security forces to sustain their operational tempo while deepening relations with community leaders in the Karamoja Sub-region, in a bid to consolidate lasting peace. Maj Gen Sserunkuma delivered the message during the official handover ceremony at…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has paid tribute to the outgoing Division Operations and Training Officer (DOTO), Colonel James Barigye Rukundo, for his instrumental role in enhancing security, coordinating operations, and fostering peace in Eastern Uganda. The commendation came during a formal handover ceremony held at Moroto Army Barracks. Colonel Joseph…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has officially bid farewell to three senior directors selected to attend the prestigious Grade One Course at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U). Presiding over the handover ceremony at Air Force Headquarters, the Chief of Staff – Air Force, Brig Gen David Gonyi, commended the officers…
The Director of Human Resource Management – Land Forces, Brig Gen Mutaawe, has called for accountability, resilience, and innovation within the Directorate of Education, Sports and Culture of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). He made the remarks while presiding over the handover ceremony at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo, where outgoing Director Col…
The Deputy Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, has lauded the outgoing and incoming officers of the Division’s Administration and Training offices for their unwavering professionalism and transparency. Speaking on behalf of Division Commander Major General Felix Busizoori during a formal handover and takeover ceremony, Brig…
Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been urged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability as they carry out their security duties. The call was made by Colonel Allan Kyangungu, Deputy Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division, during a handover and takeover ceremony in Mbale. The event…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has lauded the outgoing 503 Brigade Commander, Colonel DK Magambo, for his exemplary service in both domestic and international operations. Speaking at the official handover ceremony in Moyo District, where Col Magambo passed command to Col CK Asiimwe ahead…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has appointed Colonel Francis Obita Aragamoi as the new deputy contingent commander of its forces under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), replacing Colonel Christopher Colombus Tumwine. The official handover took place at the contingent headquarters in Mogadishu, presided over by Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga,…