The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly the Military Police Brigade, has been praised for its growing commitment to nurturing sports talent within its ranks. The commendation followed a thrilling kickboxing match in Nateete, where Military Police officer Lt Samuel Etumye triumphed over Ivan “Predator” Koreta of the Pentagon Kickboxing Academy. The Saturday night contest…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) golf team has returned from Kenya after taking part in the 16th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Golf Championships, held at the Diamond Leisure Beach and Golf Resort in Diani. The week-long tournament, which commenced on 22 June 2025, brought together military golfers from 19 countries, showcasing intense competition…
In a powerful display of unity and regional cooperation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) came together on Saturday, 31 May, for a historic football match held at Kyamate Playground in Ntungamo Municipality. The event drew thousands of civilians and military personnel, underscoring the growing camaraderie between the two forces.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division will host the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Infantry Division football team for a friendly match on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at Kyamate Playground in Ntungamo Municipality, Ntungamo District. This landmark event marks the first-ever sports activity between the two military formations since the start of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division concluded its Easter Sports Gala in style as Bakara FC clinched the championship with a 2–0 win over Instructors FC. The final took place at Moroto Army Primary School grounds. Designed to foster physical fitness and camaraderie among personnel, the tournament featured four teams: Officers FC,…
Maj Gen George Igumba, Commandant of the Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka (SCSC-K) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has reaffirmed the vital role of teamwork in military success, stating that effective operations rely on unity rather than individual effort. “Militaries all over the world operate by working together as a team, not…
The second edition of the Africa Military Games concluded yesterday in Abuja, Nigeria, with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) athletes delivering a remarkable performance, clinching a total of nine medals—four gold, four silver, and one bronze. The closing ceremony, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, was graced by His Excellency Kashim Shettima,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) boxing team delivered a stellar performance in the final bouts at the ongoing African Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, on the night of 25 November 2024. The team secured four gold medals and two silver medals. In the men’s category, standout performances included Private Ochan Geoffrey (light flyweight), who…
The 2nd edition of the Africa Military Games officially kicked off on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, marking the return of the event after a 22-year break. The vibrant opening ceremony was presided over by Vice President H.E. Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the…
A 27-member team from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has been flagged off to represent Uganda in the 2nd Africa Military Games, held in Abuja, Nigeria. During the flag-off ceremony at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, the Joint Staff Headquarters Brigade Group, Maj Gen Dr Joseph Lucky Kidega, expressed his appreciation to the…