Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division have been called upon to uphold discipline, embrace ideological principles, and reflect on the legacy of national heroism throughout their military service. This message was delivered by Colonel Allan Kyangungu, Deputy Division Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, while officiating the launch of a…
The Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, has issued a firm warning to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel, stating that unethical behaviour will not be tolerated within the force. “Unethical conduct will have no room here,” Brig Gen Bainomugisha declared while addressing soldiers at Nsujju-Mporwe Barracks in Mpigi District. His…
A total of 118 soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Division have successfully completed an ideological orientation course designed to deepen their understanding of the Force’s core values and reinforce civil-military relations. The pass-out ceremony, held today at the Division Headquarters in Makenke, was presided over by the Division Commander, Major General…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has lauded the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) as a cornerstone of the country’s long-term security and development. Delivering a lecture on strategic leadership and civil-military relations to the third intake at the college in Njeru, Buikwe District, Hon Tayebwa described the institution as far…
A delegation of allied student officers from the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC), Kimaka, visited the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu today, as part of a field study tour. The delegation, consisting of officers undertaking master’s degrees in security and strategic studies, was received by the Division Commander,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has officially passed out 90 newly trained artillery personnel, enhancing the force’s firepower with specialised expertise in modern weapons systems. The graduation ceremony took place at the division headquarters in Muhooti, Kabarole District, and was officiated by Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, Deputy Commander of the Mountain Division.…
The Commander 4 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has emphasized discipline as the cornerstone of military and professional success during the pass-out ceremony of 34 soldiers who completed the Office Assistant Basic Course, Intake 02/25. The course was designed to equip the soldiers with knowledge in clerical duties, document management, and office conduct. Maj…
President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, today officiated at the UPDF’s first-ever hybrid virtual pass-out ceremony for recruits who completed nine months of basic military training across six military schools. Addressing attendees at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has passed out 58 Anti-Aircraft (AAC) personnel following a two-month refresher training course aimed at enhancing professionalism and combat readiness. Presiding over the ceremony at Mountain Division Headquarters in Fort Portal, the Deputy Division Commander, Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, commended the trainees for their outstanding performance during…
The Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Major General James Birungi has urged the officers to remain vigilant in their duties, particularly as the country approaches the 2026 general elections. Speaking at the pass-out of 195 officers who completed the Basic Intelligence Course (Intake 23/24–25) at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera,…