Press Release

UPDF GENERAL RECRUITMENT EXERCISE 2026

Kampala, Uganda – June 04, 2026– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the…

4 weeks ago

GOVERNMENT REPATRIATES KONY WIVES AND CHILDREN FROM CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

Two young women and wives to Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony were yesterday received at the UPDF Airbase in…

1 month ago

Uganda’s Mission in South Sudan is Legitimate and Has Saved Lives

Reference is made to the report of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan published on 27 February 2026…

4 months ago

CDF Appoints Brigadier Jackson Pande Kajuba New Armoured Division Commander

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier…

5 months ago

63 Years Of Independence: A Reason To Double Our Effort In Sustaining A United And Progressive Nation

Fellow Ugandans, As our nation marks 63 years of Independence, we celebrate not only our freedom but also the peace,…

9 months ago

Changes In Recruitment Schedule For Selected Districts In Eastern Uganda

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs all shortlisted applicants and the general public of changes to the recruitment schedule…

11 months ago

AUSSOM-UPDF Troops Neutralise Al-Shabaab VBIED In Bariire

Troops from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM),…

11 months ago

Lt Gen Okiding Meets South Sudan’s Defence Chief To Strengthen Military Ties

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the…

11 months ago

Shortlists Of Aspiring Candidants For The UPDF General Recruitment Exercise 2025

Following a successful exercise of submission of applications by candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). We…

11 months ago

UPDF General Recruitment Exercise 2025

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will conduct a recruitment exercise of 11,500 qualified citizens for regular forces and professionals…

12 months ago