Successful candidates in the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise have been urged to uphold discipline, integrity, and dedication to national service. The appeal was made by Lira Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mrs Eyal Lilian while addressing recruits at the Mayor’s Garden in Lira City. She reminded them that their foremost duty is…
Thirteen people have been arrested in Kagadi District for presenting forged academic documents during the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. The arrests followed verification of the original documents presented by candidates. The group, comprising 11 men and two women, presented fake Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) slips, forged Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)…
Three individuals have been arrested in Kitgum District for allegedly attempting to bribe officials during the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. According to Team Six of the Northern Region recruitment team, the suspects were not among the shortlisted successful applicants in Kitgum and Lamwo districts. They were reportedly apprehended while offering cash…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Director of Operations Other Than War, Brigadier General Kenneth Muheire, has called on newly recruited candidates to maintain high standards of discipline as they prepare for military training at the Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta. Brig Gen Muheire, leading the recruitment team in the Bunyoro region, addressed recruits from…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commenced the national recruitment exercise across the country, with successful activities reported in Adjumani and Kaabong districts. In Adjumani District, 36 candidates passed the physical recruitment exercise conducted at Paridi Stadium. Out of the 61 shortlisted applicants, 51 turned up for the screening, while 10 failed to report. Colonel…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has commenced the roster recruitment and verification exercise for civilian personnel in Uganda. Speaking at the opening of the exercise in Kampala, Brig Gen Stephen Kashure, the Joint Chief of Staff of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, emphasized its rotational nature among the ten member states, stating, “We are…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has recruited a total of 83 applicants in Sironko and Bulambuli districts as part of the phase one national-wide exercise, which has concluded in the Elgon Sub-region. Col James Barigye Rukundo, the team leader, announced that 42 successful recruits were from Sironko, and 41 from Bulambuli districts, including…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has recruited 62 applicants in the Sebei sub-region of eastern Uganda as part of a nationwide exercise. Col James Barigye Rukundo, head of Team Seven for Karamoja and Sebei region, announced that 22 successful recruits came from Kapchorwa, 22 from Kween district, and 18 from Bukwo, making a total…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced the 2024 national recruitment exercise in the Karamoja Sub-region, with all shortlisted candidates from Kaabong and Karenga districts present to undergo the selection process. Col James Barigye Rukundo, Team Leader and substantive 3 Division Operations and Training Officer (3 DOTO), addressed the aspiring candidates, urging them…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Civilian Recruitment and Roster Verification Exercise for the Uganda civilian component has commenced today at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala. The 3 – day exercise is in line with the AU mandate to train and roster civilians for future mission deployment as already done for the Military…