Retired Soldiers Urged To Champion National Development

Brig Gen Charles Byanyima, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division, has encouraged retired soldiers to remain active contributors to national development by supporting government initiatives.   He advised them to focus on fostering unity within their communities and to avoid involvement in divisive political activities. While presiding over the send-off…

UPDF Equips Troops For High-Altitude Missions Urged Serve With Dedication And Integrity

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Warfare Training School celebrated the graduation of 166 soldiers who completed a 16-week Mountain Warfare Technical Course in Karugutu, Ntoroko district.   During the ceremony, Col Godfrey Kyomuhendo, the Division Operation and Training Officer, urged the new graduates to serve their country with dedication, integrity, and sincerity, underscoring…

Artillery Division Bids Farewell To Non-Commissioned Officers, Urged To Utilise Retirement Package Consciously

Brig Gen Daniel Kakono, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Artillery Division, praised the Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) for their commitment to serving the nation during times of minimal pay for servicemen.   At an official send-off ceremony for NCOs held at the Masindi headquarters today, Brig Gen Kakono emphasised that retirement is an…

UN Envoy Lauds Gen Kainerugaba’s Role In Strengthening Ties With United Nations

Susan Ngongi Namondo, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, this afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. During the visit at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Her Excellency Namondo expressed her appreciation for the working relationship between Uganda and…