Maj Gen David Mugisha, Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), has lauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), for establishing a strong and professional army. “In a very special way I want to take this opportunity to thank the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen Yoweri…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, presided over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Office of the Chairperson of the Security Supervision Mechanism in South Sudan at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. During the ceremony, Maj Gen Richard Otto handed over the office to…
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Force, admonished officers to take the management of allocated resources seriously, emphasising that it is crucial for the UPDF to fulfill its constitutional mandate and mission. Lt Gen Muhanga made these remarks while presiding over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Chief of Staff – Land Force…
The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has commended Maj Gen Dick Olum for his distinguished work in Operation Shujaa, which has enabled the ‘wanainchi’ to continue with their economic and social activities in the areas where the joint forces are operating. “I thank Gen Olum for the work well done. Tour of…
The UPDF 3 Infantry Division Commander Maj Gen Don William Nabasa has today appealed to troops to carefully invest in income-generating activities that will support them even after retirement. “Invest in projects that will not take up over 80 percent of your budget,” he advised. He made the remarks while presiding over the…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has today implored all troops to often leave a positive and indelible impact at all their respective services, units and formations. He mentioned that the above act manifests the peaceful culture of a professional military like UPDF. “Do the best you can with the knowledge…
Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth has today, assumed office as the new Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA). The Hand/Take Over ceremony happened at the MODVA Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. Hon. Oboth takes over the Defence Ministry Office from Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, while Hon. Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke assumes office from Hon. Oboth…
The outgoing Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has today handed over office as he sets to return to Uganda as the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. Lt Gen Okiding handed over office to the acting Force Commander, Major General Marius Ngendabanka, in Mogadishu, Somalia.…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, fondly known as “MK,” has taken over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and vowed to improve the welfare of soldiers by fighting the evils of corruption and mismanagement of resources. The Handover/Takeover, which took place in Gulu 4 Division Headquarters, was presided over by the Special Presidential…
The Joint Chief of Staff Major General Leopold Kyanda has noted that the establishment of the Office of the Coordinator National Vital Assets and Strategic Installations comes at a time when the government needs to protect all its vital assets and strategic installations and fill the gaps that expose the country to potential harm. …