Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia successfully completed Camp Security and Induction Training for the third batch of personnel. The training, designed to enhance the effectiveness of UPDF troops in the complex operational environment of Somalia, focused on equipping personnel with essential security…
Non-Commissioned Officers from the 4 Infantry Division and affiliated units have kicked off a six-month refresher training for Communication Information Technology and Signal Regiment Level XIII Course (Intake 24/24-25) at the Division headquarters in Gulu. Colonel Somson Nabeeta, the 4 Infantry Division Administration Officer, presided over the ceremony on behalf of Major General Felix…
61 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces soldiers completed a five-month training in the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeants (RQMS) course and the Bus Drivers course at the School of Supplies and Transport (SOST) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. Among them, 47 completed the RQMS course, while 14 graduated in bus driving. Presiding over the ceremony, the Chief of…
The Chief of Staff – Land Forces, Brig Gen Michael Kabango, has officially closed the post-mission ideological course for Battle Group (BG) 40 and United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) X after upon their completion of deployment in Somalia. The ceremony, held at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-CT) in Singo, marked the…
The Commandant of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), Maj Gen Francis Okello, has emphasised the need for Africa to unite to achieve prosperity. He made the remarks while meeting a delegation of 19 course members from the Algeria High War College, who paid a courtesy visit to NDC-U in Njeru, Buikwe District.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) passed out 186 warfare trainees and three commanders who completed training from the Mountain Division Warfare Training School in Karugutu, Ntoroko District. Presiding over the ceremony, Colonel Paul Muwonge, the Mountain Division Deputy Commander, congratulated the soldiers on completing their rigorous 16-week training, emphasising the significance of their newly…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned any individuals or groups with corrupt motives to reform or leave the UPDF. “Any individual or group with selfish interests such as corruption, misappropriation of resources, or mismanagement of whatever kind should reform immediately, or better…
Regional coordinators of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) from 18 gazetted sub-regions across the country have undergone specialized training in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance data management, operational efficiency, and overall service delivery. The training follows the recent acquisition of 350 tablets from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, aimed at modernizing…
43 Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces completed a five-day training in Military Internal Security Operations at the Legal Training Centre, Gadaffi Barracks, Jinja City. Presiding over the ceremony, the Commandant Military Police Brigade, Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, emphasised the importance of the course, which integrates intelligence, legal, and investigative skills. Brig Gen…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces today launched the first-ever Chief of Defence Forces Inter-Forces Drill Competition at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo. The event, now part of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) annual calendar, aims to enhance discipline, teamwork, and professionalism within the forces. Presiding over the launch, the Deputy CDF Lt Gen…