His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda has identified the underutilisation of Africa’s vast resources as the continent’s greatest impediment to economic progress, attributing it to ignorance, weak leadership, dependence on the West, low population density, and an ingrained “I don’t care” attitude. Delivering a lecture of opportunity to 52…
Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia have been urged to prioritise their physical and mental health as a cornerstone of mission effectiveness and long-term operational success. The appeal was made by the Commanding Officer, Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, during a health…
A total of 527 soldiers, including 78 from the Central African Republic (CAR), have completed a five-month intensive training at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. The soldiers were trained under the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (S/NCO) Course and the Instructors Course Level III. Presiding over the…
The Brigade Operations and Training Officer (BOTO) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Military Police, Col JK Musene, has called on trainees at Nsujju Mporwe Buyala Barracks in Mpigi District to fully commit to the ongoing Public Order Management (POM) course to enhance their preparedness for operational deployment. Col Musene made the remarks while…
Student officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) School of Artillery and Air Defence (SAAD), Katakwi have completed a field study tour of the Mountain Infantry Division, gaining critical insight into the practical application of the Combined Arms strategy in conventional warfare. The visit, held in Muhooti Barracks, Kabarole District, formed part of the…
Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division have been called upon to uphold discipline, embrace ideological principles, and reflect on the legacy of national heroism throughout their military service. This message was delivered by Colonel Allan Kyangungu, Deputy Division Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, while officiating the launch of a…
The Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, has issued a firm warning to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel, stating that unethical behaviour will not be tolerated within the force. “Unethical conduct will have no room here,” Brig Gen Bainomugisha declared while addressing soldiers at Nsujju-Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District. His…
A total of 118 soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Division have successfully completed an ideological orientation course designed to deepen their understanding of the Force’s core values and reinforce civil-military relations. The pass-out ceremony, held today at the Division Headquarters in Makenke, was presided over by the Division Commander, Major General…
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has underscored the pivotal role of citizens in safeguarding national security, describing the population as the first and most vital line of defence. Speaking to course members of Intake 3 at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), where he delivered a lecture on…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has lauded the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) as a cornerstone of the country’s long-term security and development. Delivering a lecture on strategic leadership and civil-military relations to the third intake at the college in Njeru, Buikwe District, Hon Tayebwa described the institution as far more…