Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, hosted a dinner at Ndere Cultural Centre in honour of his Malian counterpart, Chief of General Staff Major General Oumar Diarra, and his delegation. Maj Gen BD Mugisha, Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), represented Gen Kainerugaba at the event. Speaking at the dinner,…
In a move to bolster regional security, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, and his Malian counterpart, Chief of General Staff Major General Oumar Diarra, have signed a military cooperation agreement. This development demonstrates the growing partnership between Uganda and Mali, aimed at combating common security threats and promoting stability between the two…
The 103 Battalion of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in Lira has unveiled a newly remodelled Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) medical facility, courtesy of the University Research Co. LLC (URC). This initiative, funded through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and implemented by the U.S. Department of Defense, aims to enhance…
The Deputy Division Commander for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 1 Infantry Division, Col Winston Mugarura, has urged retired soldiers to serve as ambassadors for the army as they transition into civilian life. This appeal was made during a retirement ceremony at Division One Headquarters in Kakiri, where 133 soldiers concluded their active…
The Armoured Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recently held a distinguished farewell ceremony at Kasijjagirwa, Masaka District, to honour retiring Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs). The ceremony’s Chief Guest, Mr Hudu Hussein, Masaka City’s Resident City Commissioner (RCC), praised the retirees for their exemplary service, commending their patience, tolerance, honesty, and discipline. …