The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will hold the Second Edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Interforces Drill Competition at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds from 22nd to 25th August 2026 under the theme “Precision, Discipline and Cohesion: Pillars of National Resilience and Trans-formation.” Building on the success of the inaugural edition in May 2025,…
Kampala, 10 August 2026 — The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is pleased with the massive turnout registered as the ongoing physical recruitment exercise commenced today across the country. This overwhelming response reflects the strong commitment of Ugandans to serve their nation, and the UPDF extends its appreciation to all candidates who have come forward.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced the retirement for its personnel under Batch 16, marking yet another milestone in the institution’s proud tradition of honouring service, sacrifice, and patriotism. 205 Junior Officers and 1,364 Militants will officially retire from their respective formations and units of service around the country, closing a distinguished…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander‑in‑Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has promoted 301 General, Senior, and Junior Officers. In addition, 83 Officers who had been serving in acting capacities have been confirmed in their substantive ranks, while probationary ranks of 89 Second Lieutenants…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will host the 18th Edition of the Interforces Games and Shooting Championship from 22 August to 05 September 2026 in Gulu City, under the theme “Building Synergy through Sports.” In addition to hosting, UPDF teams will actively compete across all disciplines alongside sister forces, namely the Uganda Police Force,…
The Government of Uganda will host the Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs) from 29th to 31st July 2026 in Kampala. The event will begin on Wednesday, 29 July with the Chie Defence Forces’ meeting, followed by the Ministers of Defence meeting on Thursday 30…
Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs the public that the shortlist of successful candidates for the ongoing General Recruitment Exercise 2026 has been released. The lists are available on the official UPDF website (www.updf.go.ug) and at all respective City and District Headquarters. Applicants are encouraged to check their names and confirm their…
Kampala, Uganda – June 04, 2026– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the General Recruitment Exercise 2026, inviting qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ugandan citizens to serve their country in both regular and professional capacities. Online applications via recruitment.updf.go.ug will be accepted from 10–24 June 2026. Applicants must be…
Two young women and wives to Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony were yesterday received at the UPDF Airbase in Entebbe after being flown in from Bangui, the Central African Republic (CAR). Ugandan Ikol Grace, 33, and her two children, Ayuma Maria, 8, and Oryema Bosco, 2, and South Sudanese national Aniyessi Teregina, also 33,…
Reference is made to the report of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan published on 27 February 2026 and the accompanying media reporting. The current UPDF operation in South Sudan is completely legitimate. UPDF was invited by the sovereign government of the country, and the deployment was approved by Parliament of Uganda. UPDF…