The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid tribute to the late Lieutenant General (Rtd) Fredrick Alexander Okecho, describing him as a patriotic and dedicated officer who made significant contributions to Uganda’s peace and security. Lt Gen Okecho who passed away on 30 September 2026 in Kampala, was laid to rest on 8 October at…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) today joined Parliament in paying a glowing tribute to Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali, RO 10620, describing him as one of the longest-serving soldiers, a courageous freedom fighter and “Lion Of West Nile” whose life was dedicated to the defence of Uganda. The Special Sitting, chaired by the Speaker, Rt…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali, describing the former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani West Member of Parliament as a steadfast patriot whose legacy was defined by the…
The former Commander of the Armoured Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Major General Deus Karachi Sande, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kacuro Village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Ndorwa East County, Kabale District. The fallen General, who passed away on February 11, 2026, due to respiratory complications, was…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid tribute to the late Major General Deus Sande Karachi, former Commander of the Armoured Division in Masaka, during a requiem Mass held at Bugonga Catholic Church in Entebbe. Maj Gen Sande passed away on Wednesday after suffering breathing complications. Speaking on behalf of the government, the Minister…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has laid to rest Major General Francis Takiriwa at his ancestral home in Rutooma, Kashari, Mbarara District, with the fallen officer remembered as courageous, disciplined and deeply committed throughout his military career and dedicated service to the nation. Maj Gen Takiriwa was accorded thirteen-gun salute. The Permanent Secretary in…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has eulogised the late Maj Gen (Rtd) Christopher Kazoora as a committed patriot and professional soldier who served Uganda with honour and distinction. Gen Kainerugaba’s tribute was delivered by Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, Force Commander of the African Union Support…
With heavy hearts and immense respect, we bid farewell to a gallant senior officer, a patriot, a revolutionary, and above all, a father figure to many — the late Colonel (Rtd) Willy Ndinda. Col Ndinda served his country with unmatched devotion and embodied the highest ideals of loyalty, discipline, and ideological clarity. His career was…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, laid a wreath on the tomb of the late Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat in Cairo. The CDF paid tribute to the former Egyptian leader at the Unknown Soldier Memorial, a pyramid-shaped monument…