UPDF Troops Under United Nations Guard Unit Complete Security and Induction Training in Somalia

Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia successfully completed Camp Security and Induction Training for the third batch of personnel.   The training, designed to enhance the effectiveness of UPDF troops in the complex operational environment of Somalia, focused on equipping personnel with essential security…

UPDF Troops Urged to Uphold Discipline and Professionalism Ahead of South Sudan Deployment

The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has called on troops to uphold discipline and professionalism as they prepare for deployment to South Sudan under “Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya.”   The deployment follows a request by the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to the Ugandan President Yoweri…