The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has conducted a financial literacy training to equip soldiers with practical investment skills. The training, led by Division Operations Training Officer Col Orombi Oloya on behalf of the Division Commander, stressed the importance of sound financial planning and disciplined saving. Col Oloya praised the Commander-in-Chief and…
Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) assigned to Battle Group 45 (BGXLV) have been urged to demonstrate discipline and professionalism in preparation for their forthcoming mission. Speaking at the opening of a two-week pre-deployment ideological course at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Nakaseke District, the Commandant, Col Moses Nabaasa,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has concluded the fourth intake of the Trainer of Trainers (TOT) course at the Legal Training Centre in Jinja, with 24 participants, including three women, completing the month-long programme. The course was officially closed by the Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Brig Gen Paddy Ankunda. In his…
The United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) contingent, in Somalia, underwent a comprehensive one-day training program focused on psychological resilience, family mindset and medical preparedness. In his address, the UNGU-XI commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye urged officers and troops to absorb the training, emphasising that “knowledge is key and power.” He stated that the…
The Commandant of the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC), Col Moses Nabaasa, has urged trainees of the United Nations Guard Unit Twelve (UNGU XII) undergoing pre-mission training to maintain the highest standards of discipline. Col Nabaasa made the remarks while officiating at the opening of a ten-week programme for 625 personnel at IPSO-TC…
Thirty-three soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division have graduated after completing a six-month basic Communication, Information Technology and Signals (CITS) regiment course at the Division Headquarters in Gulu. The ceremony was presided over by Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the Division’s Deputy Commander, on behalf of the Division Commander. He congratulated…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has opened a four-day logistics retreat at the College of Logistics and Engineering (COLE) in Magamaga, aimed at strengthening service delivery and enhancing logisticians’ capacity in peace and wartime operations. The retreat was opened by Brig Gen Alex Olupot, Commandant of the National Defence College–Uganda, who represented UPDF Chief…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially opened Junior Staff Course Intake 36/2025–2026 at the Junior Staff College Gaddafi. Opening the course, College Commandant Brig Gen Chris Ogwal said the intake comprises student officers drawn from various UPDF units, ranging in rank from Captain to Major. He explained that the four-month programme is designed…
Forty-seven officers, including 11 women and four from Rwanda, together with 53 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) on the Basic Arms Management Course, have graduated from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) College of Logistics and Engineering (COLE) in Magamaga. The Logistics Staff Course and Basic Arms Management Course began on 8 May 2025 and concluded after…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) today passed out 98 officers from the Officers’ Basic Intelligence Course Intake 20/25 at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security (SODIS) in Migyera, Nakasongola District, marking a significant boost to the country’s intelligence capabilities. Presiding over the ceremony on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi…