Press Release

63 Years Of Independence: A Reason To Double Our Effort In Sustaining A United And Progressive Nation

Fellow Ugandans, As our nation marks 63 years of Independence, we celebrate not only our freedom but also the peace,…

6 months ago

Changes In Recruitment Schedule For Selected Districts In Eastern Uganda

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) informs all shortlisted applicants and the general public of changes to the recruitment schedule…

8 months ago

AUSSOM-UPDF Troops Neutralise Al-Shabaab VBIED In Bariire

Troops from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM),…

8 months ago

Lt Gen Okiding Meets South Sudan’s Defence Chief To Strengthen Military Ties

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the…

8 months ago

Shortlists Of Aspiring Candidants For The UPDF General Recruitment Exercise 2025

Following a successful exercise of submission of applications by candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). We…

8 months ago

UPDF General Recruitment Exercise 2025

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will conduct a recruitment exercise of 11,500 qualified citizens for regular forces and professionals…

9 months ago

Security Forces Closely Monitoring Emerging Rebel Groups In The Country

The security and intelligence services have over the past few months arrested and interrogated several suspects with links to organised…

10 months ago

CDF Appoints New UPDF Chief Of Staff Land Force, Deputy Joint Staff Chief Political Commissar

The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Chris Bagonza as the new UPDF Chief of…

11 months ago

CDF Appoints New Commandants For UPDF Senior Command And National Defence Colleges

The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Alex Opolot Olupot the new Commandant of the…

11 months ago

CDF Appoints New Chief Of Defence Intelligence And Security

The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed the Mountain Infantry Division Commander Major General Richard Otto the…

12 months ago