The outgoing Deputy Director Defence Public Information, Colonel Deo Akiiki has handed over the reins of office to Major Bilal Katamba. Col Deo Akiiki was recently appointed as the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Major General Felix Kulayigye, the Director Defence Public Information who Presided over the…
Col Chris Magezi handed over the office of Public Information Officer for UPDF Land Forces (PIO-LF) to Maj Peter Mugisa during a ceremony presided over by Col Edward Mutawe, the Director of Human Resource Management – Land Force. Col Mutawe commended Col Magezi for his dedicated service and encouraged Maj Mugisa to build on…
Major General Don Nabasa has officially handed over command of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma. The ceremony, which celebrated the joint security forces’ contribution to peace in Karamoja and surrounding regions of Greater Eastern Uganda, marked the conclusion of Maj Gen Nabasa’s tenure.…
Major General Don Nabasa, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has called for intensified efforts from intelligence officers to secure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. Maj Gen Nabasa made the remarks during a handover ceremony at Moroto Army Barracks, where Lieutenant Colonel Jean Rukira officially took over the role…
Major General Don Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has called on military commanders to intensify efforts to consolidate peace in the Karamoja sub-region as part of the ongoing disarmament operation. Speaking at the handover of leadership roles at Moroto Army Barracks, Maj Gen Nabasa stressed the…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has commended Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola for his significant contributions to enhancing the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) during his eight-month tenure as Commander. “Brig Gen Omola, thank you for your contribution. You have left URDC much better…
Major General Francis Takirwa, the Deputy Commander of the Land Force, has urged officers and personnel of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to adopt financial discipline and prioritise saving for their retirement. He warned against reckless spending and encouraged them to consider their futures. Maj Gen Takirwa made this appeal during the handover ceremony…
Maj Gen James Birungi, Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, has highlighted the critical importance of adaptability in military service, cautioning that no one should assume stability in the routine tasks of military duty. Speaking at the handover ceremony for the Office of Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security – Defence Engagement and…
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well as the establishment of Land Offices at the Division level. He also highlighted…
Maj Gen Moses Rwakitarate, Coordinator of National Vital Assets and Strategic Installations, has assumed the role of Chairman of the newly established Implementation Committee for the Uganda National Military Museum, succeeding Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, who led the project team. At a ceremony held today at the Ministry of…