The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has praised the strong defence cooperation between Uganda and Zimbabwe, urging continued collaboration to further strengthen the bond. Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks while hosting a delegation from the…
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has extended appreciation to the Indian Armed Forces for their continued support in military training and their long-standing partnership with Uganda. “Thank you most sincerely for the training support you are giving us. We truly appreciate it and do…
Major General Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has hailed the strong and “cordial” military relationship between Uganda and Nigeria, calling for deeper cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks while hosting a 30-member delegation from…
Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff, General Mubarak Muganga, has urged African nations to embrace self-reliance by developing local solutions to the continent’s security and development challenges. Addressing Officers Intake 20 (2024/25) at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka, Jinja, Gen Muganga underscored the importance…
The Joint Staff – Policy and Strategy in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Don William Nabaasa has commended the longstanding ties between Uganda and Ghana, highlighting Ghana’s pivotal role in the professional development of UPDF officers. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Maj Gen Nabaasa addressed a visiting delegation…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this morning held a meeting in Entebbe with leaders of the Lendu militia group CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of the Congo), which has clashed with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) on several occasions. The CODECO delegation was led by Mr Dunji Kulukpa Etienne, Vice…
Major General Francis Okello, Commandant of Uganda’s National Defence College (NDC-U), has lauded the robust diplomatic relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, crediting it for deepening military cooperation. The remarks came as he led the NDC-U’s third cohort on a study tour to the UK Ministry of Defence headquarters in London. “We chose the…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has highlighted the transformation of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a professional force, citing its structured organisation and growing capacity to execute operations and respond to evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Defence Intelligence and Security headquarters in Mbuya today during a meeting with…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba yesterday met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering an important message from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. This high-level meeting in South Africa comes amidst tensions in the region, particularly concerning the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gen Kainerugaba’s meeting with…
Defense chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met yesterday in Dar es Salaam to discuss the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting followed an earlier session of EAC military chiefs held in Nairobi last week, highlighting sustained regional efforts to…