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 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Department of Production hosted Dr Jo Min Kim, a professor from the University of Tokyo, at the Kabamba Army Farm, where he carried out a field demonstration on advanced agricultural technology intended to improve crop resilience and increase yields. Major General Sam Kiwanuka, the Chief Coordinator of the…
124 soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Engineers Brigade completed specialised training in land law and estate management at the Uganda Military Engineers College in Lugazi. The programme focused on strengthening the management of public land and reducing disputes linked to land use within the force. Presiding over the closing ceremony, the College Commandant,…
Course members of Cohort Four at the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U) have begun their field study programme with a visit to Luwero Industries Limited (LIL) in Nakasongola, a subsidiary of the National Enterprises Corporation, the commercial arm of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. The delegation was led by Brig Gen Kefa Nangeso,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has conducted a 30-kilometre route march across parts of the Karamoja Sub-region as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen combat readiness and improve physical fitness among troops. The exercise brought together personnel from the Division Headquarters and its affiliated brigades, including 403 Brigade in Napak, 405…
The Chief of Staff of the Special Forces Command, Brig Gen Paul Namawa, has praised the strong cooperation between the SFC and the Uganda Police Force, saying it remains vital to safeguarding high-profile individuals and supporting national security. He made the remarks on Saturday, 22 November 2025, during the pass-out of 125 Presidential Protection Guard…
A total of 184 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers completed a four-month Company Commander’s Course at the School of Infantry Bihanga (SOI-B) in Ibanda District. While presiding over the graduation ceremony, the Joint Staff Policy and Strategy, Major General Don Nabasa, who represented the Commander of Land Forces said that the training reflects the…
Defence attachés accredited to Uganda visited the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) in Njeru as part of a familiarisation tour of training institutions of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). Brig Gen Kefa Nangeso, Dean of Studies at NDC-U, on behalf of the Commandant, expressed gratitude to the representatives of the various countries for…
Officer Cadets Intake 19 of 2025 undergoing training at the Basic Military Training School (BMTS) Kaweweta have been urged to embrace the spirit of patriotism, nationalism, and Pan-Africanism as guiding principles in their military careers. The call was made by the Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, while delivering a lecture of opportunity…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (MSDVA), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has called on children of members of security forces under the United Children of Armed Forces Network (UCAFN) to uphold unity, discipline, and a sense of purpose as they contribute to national development. Hon. Oleru made the remarks during the launch…