Sport has long been integral to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as a tool for physical conditioning, discipline and esprit de corps. Under a wider drive for operational fitness, units across the force routinely stage inter-departmental competitions and monthly route marches to meet the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s directives on battle…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has met with the CEO of NBA Africa, Ms. Claire Akamanzi, to explore strategies for developing and professionalizing basketball in Uganda, a sport the General has always been passionate about. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday was also attended…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division hosted the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 2 Infantry Division in the third edition of the Proximity Football Match that was played on Saturday at Kabale Stadium. The friendly match between the sister forces ended in a 5-2 win in favour of the hosts. UPDF captain Aijuka…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today conducted an inspection tour of the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium. The eighteen months project was completed five months ahead of schedule. The CDF’s facility inspection comes ahead of its official commissioning by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Gen.…
The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Hon Dr Chris Baryomunsi, launched a football match between the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Kanungu district select team as part of the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations. The match, held in Kanungu, aimed to promote unity and strengthen relations between the UPDF and the local community.…
Eighteen outstanding Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have completed a one-year Taekwondo course at Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, under the second intake of the programme. The pass-out ceremony was held at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Presiding over the event, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine (TRADOC), Brig Gen Wycliffe Keita, said the course…
The week-long 4 Infantry Division Commander’s Cup in football and netball ended on Friday at the Division Barracks grounds in Gulu, with the Division Headquarters emerging champions both in football and netball. Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the Division Commander, commended the teams for the high level of discipline displayed throughout the tournament. He noted that…
The 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has celebrated its outstanding performance at the 17th edition of the CDF Cup 2025, held at the Armoured Division headquarters in Masaka City. The victorious teams received a hero’s welcome at Moroto Army Barracks, followed by a sports dinner at Destination Normand Africa (DNA)…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has commended the exceptional discipline, precision, and teamwork exhibited by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) during the 17th edition of the CDF Cup, which concluded successfully in Masaka. The Special Forces Command (SFC) football team defeated 3 Division in a highly competitive final to claim…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has conducted shooting range activities as part of the 17th edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup tournament in Masaka. A total of 19 units took part, including the UPDF Air Force, Special Forces Command, infantry divisions (1st to 5th), Mountain Division, Artillery Division, Armoured Division, Mechanised…