The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital in Mbuya has commenced a five-day Basic and Intermediate Life Support training programme for its health personnel to strengthen their capacity to respond to medical emergencies. The training is being conducted by the UPDF Joint Staff Health Services in partnership with medical specialists from the United…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) has trained branch managers and delegates from the central region in enterprise selection and management as part of efforts to promote financial preparedness and sustainable livelihoods during and after military service. The two-day training, held at Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, was conducted under the theme, “Preparing for…
The Commandant of the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC), Singo, Colonel Moses Nabaasa, has officially opened pre-mission training for personnel of the United Nations Guard Unit 13. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Col Nabaasa said the training is intended to enhance the personnel’s readiness for peacekeeping duties by equipping them with the skills…
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has urged officers to prioritise the welfare and well-being of their soldiers to build confidence, trust and cohesion within their units. Maj Gen Sserunkuma made the remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity to officers undertaking the Platoon Commanders Course at the 4 Infantry Division Training…
Deputy Commander Land Force Major General Felix Busozori closed a pre-deployment training programme for two Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Battle Groups at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) Singo. Maj Gen Busozori commended the troops for their endurance, discipline and tactical competence demonstrated throughout the training. He reminded the troops that the increasingly…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division has commenced a refresher course at the Division Headquarters in Nakasongola District for newly recruited soldiers of Intake 3/2026 to consolidate their military skills and prepare them for future operational assignments. While opening the course, the Division Commander, Major General Charles Byanyima, described the refresher course…
The Director Women Affairs of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig Gen Charity Bainababo, has urged female peacekeepers to harness technology and uphold accuracy in their work to strengthen peace support operations. Brig Gen Bainababo made the remarks while delivering a lecture to participants from different countries attending the United Nations Command, Control, Communications,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has today opened special-to-arms training for soldiers from Intake 01/26-27 to strengthen their military skills and confidence and prepare them for deployment in the operational environment. The training was opened at the 5 Infantry Division Training School (5IDTS), Labwordwong, in Agago District. The trainees are among…
The Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, Maj Gen William Beinomugisha, has urged officer cadets to always lead by example and remain loyal to the institution. The two-star general was delivering a lecture of opportunity on the roles of the Military Police to the three-year Bachelor of Defence Studies in Kabamba (BDSK) officer cadets at…
NAKASONGOLA: The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Air Force has passed out officers and airmen who completed training in various aviation disciplines, including aircraft piloting, hybrid aviation security, Raven operations and ground-based air defence. The graduation ceremony was held at the Uganda Air Force College in Nakasongola and officiated by the Commander Air Forces (CAF), Lieutenant…