Uganda has officially been admitted into the Invictus Games community, becoming the 26th participating nation and the first East African country to join the global movement that uses sport to rehabilitate wounded and injured service personnel. The announcement was made on July 7, 2026, during the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham House in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division has extended support to the girls’ netball team of Kaddugala Secondary School to facilitate their participation in an upcoming national competition in Gulu. The donation was delivered on behalf of the Armoured Division Commander, Brigadier General Pande Kajuba, by the Division Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Teddy Anena.…
The Commander of the Motorised Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has assumed office as Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Nakasongola Army Secondary School, succeeding Major General David Isimbwa. Maj Gen Isimbwa expressed gratitude to the UPDF leadership, particularly the Commander-in-Chief, for entrusting him with the responsibility of overseeing the school. He thanked…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Football Club (UPDF FC) elected a new leadership team during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), ushering in changes aimed at strengthening governance, football development, and financial sustainability. The AGM, held this week at Ndere Cultural Centre in Ntinda, Kampala, was attended by representatives from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division Female Netball Team has been crowned champions of the North East Regional Sports League after an impressive campaign in Kumi District, earning qualification for the National Netball Playoffs. The Moroto-based side emerged victorious after outperforming 12 teams from across the North Eastern region, including teams from…
Thousands of Ugandans today turned out in force at Kololo Independence Grounds for the national charity run held to mark the 52nd birthday of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. This year’s event was conducted under the theme: “Run for Charity, Run for Hope.” Drawing participants from every region of the country,…
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.…