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…
The Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with William Blick, a member of the International Olympic Committee, at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe. They discussed opportunities for youth in sports and human capital development. Mr Blick, who has been a member of the IOC…
The 16th Edition of the CDF Cup reached an exhilarating conclusion at St. Leo’s College in Fort Portal, Kabarole district, as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division and Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) emerged victorious in football and netball, respectively. In a nail-biting football final, the Mountain Division secured the title with a…