Military Police troops have been urged to keep core values at their fingertips as they prepare to provide security to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) during the pending Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations due to begin countrywide from October 12, 2026. Maj Gen William Beinomugisha told 537 officers and men — all UNEB…
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Hyeroba Wakala, has warned communities in the Karamoja and Teso sub-regions against escalating communal land conflicts, saying the disputes pose a threat to peace, security and socio-economic development. Brig Gen Hyeroba made the remarks during a joint regional security meeting at the 403 Brigade Headquarters…
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has called for closer collaboration among security agencies, local leaders, and communities in Kotido and Kabong districts to address cross-border cattle theft, communal conflict, and highway insecurity. Speaking during a joint security meeting at Lokomebu Sub-county Headquarters, Maj Gen Sserunkuma said security challenges affecting…
The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence, General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Gen Salim Saleh, has cited information warfare as one of the major challenges facing modern armies. Speaking during a meeting with Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda at the Heritage Farm Command Post in Kirema,…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chaired a high-level meeting of the Joint Staff Committee on Tuesday to assess Uganda’s security posture and regional military footprint. Held at the Special Forces Command headquarters, the session convened the military’s top leadership, including the Deputy CDF, Service Chiefs, Chief of Joint Staff, Division Commanders, Chiefs…
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…