The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation following the inaugural proximity commanders’ meeting held in Misenyi District, Tanzania. The three-day meeting, conducted from May 7 to 9, 2026, brought together commanders from the TPDF 202 Infantry Brigade and the UPDF…
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Commander Major General Felix Busizoori, has called on the Acholi and Madi communities to resolve their ongoing land disputes through dialogue rather than violence. Maj Gen Busizoori appealed during a peace dialogue meeting held at Itirikwa Sub-county in Adjumani District, expressing concern over continued land wrangles…
Security agencies operating in the Karamoja and Teso sub-regions have been urged to strengthen their coordination with community leaders and peace structures to achieve stability and lasting peace. The call was made by Lieutenant General (Rtd) Andrew Guti during a review meeting of Operation Usalama Kwa Wote held on 9 April 2026 at the 3…
Ugandan authorities have received 24 herds of cattle recovered from Teretenya in South Sudan, months after they were stolen from Lamwaka B Village, Aringa Parish, Potika Sub-county in Lamwo District. The recovered animals were raided between January and March 2026. While receiving the cattle, the Resident District Commissioner of Lamwo District, Mr William Komakech, welcomed…
The Commander of the Reserve Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Charles Otema Awany, has commended regional reserve force commanders for their dedication and service, calling for stronger coordination and leadership to enhance the effectiveness of the force. Lt Gen Otema made the remarks during a high-level meeting of regional reserve…
President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, presided over the UPDF High Command meeting at State House, Entebbe. As is tradition, the meeting reviewed the security situation in the country and the operations of the UPDF in the region. The meeting was attended by top UPDF leadership, including the Chief…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has recovered more than 30 herds of cattle following a coordinated security operation in parts of East Acholi aimed at curbing cattle rustling. The operation was carried out under the wider security campaign codenamed Dumisha Usalama and took place between Monday, 2 February, and Wednesday, 4…
The Deputy Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, Brigadier General Christopher Columbus Tumwiine, has today called on troops to remain loyal and obedient in serving their motherland, Uganda. He made this appeal while addressing officers and men at Makindye Military Barracks. Brig Gen Tumwiine reminded troops that being loyal means obeying instructions from the top…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has conducted a 30-kilometre route march across parts of the Karamoja Sub-region as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen combat readiness and improve physical fitness among troops. The exercise brought together personnel from the Division Headquarters and its affiliated brigades, including 403 Brigade in Napak, 405…
The Military Police has called on its officers and militants to demonstrate loyalty, hard work, and discipline as they prepare to secure examination materials for the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). Maj Gen William Bainomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police, addressed 490 officers and militants at Nsujju Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District, emphasising…