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…
Security representatives from various agencies convened to strategise on resolving escalating tensions in Apaa Land, a contested area in northern Uganda spanning Adjumani and Amuru districts. Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the 4 Infantry Division Commander, chaired the meeting in Gulu and emphasized the need to “work jointly as a security task force to ensure…
Today morning, UPDF 2 Infantry Division received a military Delegation from Rwanda Defence Forces at Mirama border post in Ntugamo District. The delegation comprises of military officers from RDF 2 Infantry Division, RDF 5 Infantry Division and Rwanda Defence Advisor to Uganda, Col Emmanuel Ruzindana. These are Commanders from proximity units along our…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces yesterday, 17 March, recovered 127 cattle, four arrows, four axes, and one bow in separate operations against suspected Jie Karamojong cattle raiders in Abim District. During the operations, one warrior was killed, and two suspects were arrested. The recovered livestock, believed to have been stolen from Kapelebyong District, is…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) regret to report an incident that resulted in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Agago District during a routine night patrol. At approximately 2:30 am, soldiers from the 79 Battalion encountered a group of civilians drinking in a bar and playing cards beyond the curfew time imposed…