Hundreds of qualified applicants have turned up at Kololo Independence Grounds as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise entered its final day. The nationwide recruitment exercise is aimed at filling personnel gaps created by retirement and the completion of service by other members of the force. The final verification exercise in Kampala was…
Fifty-four shortlisted candidates from Busiro North and Busiro South met the requirements to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) following a recruitment exercise held at Wakiso District headquarters on Friday, August 14, 2026. A total of 93 candidates reported for the exercise, which was led by Brigadier General Allan Kalanzi. Of those assessed, 54…
Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs the public that Phase Three – Physical Recruitment under the General Recruitment Exercise 2026 will commence on 10 August 2026 and conclude on 22 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates are required to report to the designated centers in the district where their names appear on…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is recruiting qualified Ugandan citizens to serve in regular and professional positions. The Uganda National Population and Housing Census 2024 will inform the recruitment quotas for the respective Cities/Districts of Uganda. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must meet all the following conditions: Citizenship: Must be adult Ugandan citizens and possess…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in Apac District ended in tragedy on Friday when a 22-year-old applicant collapsed and died shortly after completing a mandatory physical fitness run. The deceased, identified as Dono Solomon, was participating in a short-distance run, one of the compulsory stages of the recruitment process. According to the…
Thirty-eight people were arrested on Thursday at Budaka District Headquarters for presenting forged academic documents during the ongoing Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) recruitment exercise in the Bukedi region. Brig Gen Michael Ssozi Ssesanga, who is overseeing the recruitment, urged applicants to present only original academic papers, stressing that the process is running smoothly. He…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in the Lango sub-region has produced 226 successful candidates out of hundreds who turned up for screening, with several disqualified over forged documents and other irregularities. The exercise for all four participating districts, namely: Dokolo, Kalaki, Kaberamaido, and Amolatar was conducted at the Dokolo District Headquarters. Resident…
Eighty-two successful recruits from Kamuli District have been officially flagged off to Kaweweta Recruit Training School in Nakaseke District, marking the start of their journey in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The ceremony, held on 13 August 2025, was presided over by the Resident District Commissioner, Mrs Birungi Rose, who described joining the UPDF…
Newly enlisted Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel in the Karamoja Sub-region have been urged to uphold discipline, patriotism, and healthy lifestyles as they prepare to begin training. The call came as the army concluded a ten-day recruitment exercise across seven districts. At various recruitment centres, District Resident Commissioners (RDCs), LC V chairpersons, and municipal…
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Alebtong District, Mr Matthias Lutwama, has called on newly selected Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruits to embrace discipline, teamwork, and respect for authority as they prepare to begin training. “Team spirit is very important. Work with your colleagues, respect your superiors in the UPDF, and cooperate with…