Fellow Ugandans, As our nation marks 63 years of Independence, we celebrate not only our freedom but also the peace, unity, and resilience that have kept Uganda strong and moving forward. Independence reminds us that true sovereignty is sustained through discipline, responsibility, and love for our country. It calls upon each one of us to…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs all shortlisted applicants and the general public of changes to the recruitment schedule for selected districts in Eastern Uganda. The affected districts include Mbale, Manafwa, Bududa, Namisindwa, Tororo, Busia, Butaleja, and Mbale City. The revised schedule is as follows: 7–8 August 2025: Shortlisted applicants from Mbale District and…
Troops from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in coordination with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), on Monday, 4 August, neutralised a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in Bariire town, Southwest of Mogadishu. The incident occurred during the ongoing second-phase operation codenamed…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Gen Dau Aturjong, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral military cooperation between the two nations. Lt Gen Okiding was accompanied by Uganda’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Brig…
Following a successful exercise of submission of applications by candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). We are delighted to announce that the lists of those shortlisted are ready for viewing on the UPDF website www.updf.go.ug/careers/, at the District or Municipal headquarters. a. The physical recruitment exercise will begin on the 05…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will conduct a recruitment exercise of 11,500 qualified citizens for regular forces and professionals scheduled to take place from Monday, July 7, 2025, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The recruitment process will be conducted in two phases: Online Application Phase All aspiring candidates must submit their applications Online through…
Mogadishu. Africa Union Support and Stablisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Troops together with the Somali National Army (SNA), have launched Operation “SILENT STORM” against Al-Shabaab to recapture the previously lost Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) of Sabiid Anole, Aw Degeele and Bariire. The operation has resulted in the capture of scores…
The security and intelligence services have over the past few months arrested and interrogated several suspects with links to organised armed rebellion, plot to bomb populated public places, and economic sabotage through the vandalism of electricity infrastructure power lines in some parts of the country especially in central Uganda. In the case of extensive vandalization…
The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Chris Bagonza as the new UPDF Chief of Staff of the Land Force (COS LF) with Headquarters in Bombo. Brigadier General Bagonza was hitherto the Deputy Joint Staff Human Resource Management at the Joint UPDF Services Headquarter in Mbuya serving under Brigadier General…
The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Alex Opolot Olupot the new Commandant of the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U) in Jinja. Brigadier General Olupot was previously the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, and replaces Major General Francis Okello who is due for retirement later this year. Major General Okello…