The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has expressed deep condolences to the family of Ssembusi Fred, who was fatally shot by Lt Zziwa Bashir on 26 June during a political rally in Lwemiyaga, Sembabule District. Maj Gen Deus K. Sande, Commander of the Armoured Division, represented the Chief of Defence Forces at the condolence visit,…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Cedric Babu as a loyal and reliable friend who could be trusted in whatever circumstances. The General, who was accompanied by his wife Charlotte, was speaking at Cedric’s burial in Kamengo, Mpigi District. “Cedric was a loyal friend. You could count on him in any…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has condemned the grievous act by Private Ameny Bonny, who shot dead three civilians and injured two others on Monday in Ngora East village, Ngora parish, Paimol sub-county, Agago district. This was contained in his message that was delivered…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) fraternity regret to announce with deep sorrow the untimely deaths of UPDF Generals; Brig Gen Fred Katuita Twinamatsiko, Director Training and Doctrine for the Land Forces and Brig Gen (Rtd) Frank Katende Kyambadde, which both occurred yesterday Friday 13 September…
The MODVA and the entire UPDF family extend our condolences to the family, friends and constituents of the late Honourable Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke. The burial arrangements are as follows: DATE ACTIVITY Monday, 09 September 2024 The body of the late Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi will be transported to Parliament for prayers and a vigil from…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces, has paid tribute to the late Col (Rtd) Lauben Mugenyi for his dedicated service to the country, the National Resistance Army, and subsequently the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), where he served in both command and staff positions. “The departed senior officer has been instrumental in the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has learnt with profound shock the demise of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), General Francis Omondi Ogolla, with nine (09) others in a helicopter crash on Thursday afternoon. On behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the…
The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has eulogised the late Deputy Commander of UPDF – Air Force, Brigadier General Stephen Kiggundu, as a professional officer who served his country with passion and played an instrumental role in restoring and maintaining peace and security in Uganda. Major General Leopold Kyanda delivered his eulogy…
The Air Force Wing Commander Entebbe, Brigadier General Chris Kasaija eulogized the late Lt Allan Tukamuhabwa Kapando one of the pilots who died in the 2 January 2024 helicopter crash as an extraordinary pilot who will be remembered for his role in the fight against the Allied Democratic Forces terrorists in Eastern Democratic Republic of…
