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…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division, Major General Paul Muhanguzi, has reassured the public that the security situation in southwestern Uganda remains stable as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. He, however, urged Ugandans to follow the Electoral Commission’s guidelines to ensure a peaceful voting process. “For…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division today conducted a 30-kilometre route march through Mbarara City, led by the Division Commander, Major General Paul Muhanguzi. The exercise, which started at the Division Headquarters, brought together officers and militants in a show of discipline, teamwork, and physical endurance. Maj Gen Muhanguzi underscored the importance…
The Military Police personnel have been urged to uphold integrity and professionalism as they provide security during this year’s Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) exams. The call was made by Colonel Sylvia Meeme, the Brigade Operations and Training Officer (BOTO), during a briefing at Nsujju Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District. Col Meeme reminded them…
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, accompanied by a team of technical staff from the commission, met with Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to discuss enhanced security measures for the nation’s communications infrastructure. The meeting at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe focused on UCC’s operational strategies to ensure a secure communications…
The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540. This follows the first-ever Biological Weapons Convention workshop held in Kampala, Uganda. This landmark event marked the first visit to Uganda by the Chief of the BWC Implementation Support Unit based in Geneva,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recovered a rifle and several pieces of military gear in Lamwo District following the arrest of a suspect during a night patrol on Monday. The arrest occurred at approximately 8:00 pm on 7 July, when soldiers from the 1 Dumisha Brigade apprehended 24-year-old Okot Charles, a resident of…
Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division, has commenced a mobilisation tour of units under the 307 Infantry Brigade in Kanungu District. The visit focuses on key security concerns, including the protection of national parks, border safety along the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), preparations for…