The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Algerian People’s National Armed Forces have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger military cooperation during a dinner hosted on Saturday at Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala. The dinner was hosted for participants from the Algerian High War College, who were in Uganda for a week-long study tour that included…
The Commandant of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), Maj Gen Francis Okello, has emphasised the need for Africa to unite to achieve prosperity. He made the remarks while meeting a delegation of 19 course members from the Algeria High War College, who paid a courtesy visit to NDC-U in Njeru, Buikwe District.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) passed out 186 warfare trainees and three commanders who completed training from the Mountain Division Warfare Training School in Karugutu, Ntoroko District. Presiding over the ceremony, Colonel Paul Muwonge, the Mountain Division Deputy Commander, congratulated the soldiers on completing their rigorous 16-week training, emphasising the significance of their newly…
The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Raisedon Zenenga, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces troops serving in Somalia under the United Nations Guard Unit for boosting confidence among UN personnel and upholding Uganda’s reputation with distinction. “UNGU X has carried out its duties with professionalism and dedication. Their efforts…
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja yesterday launched the construction of the 150-acre Pathogen Economy Bioscience Park at the NEC T6 Industrial and Business Park in Katuugo, Nakasongola District. The land, initially owned by Katuugo Training Centre, was transferred to the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) for agricultural use before being repurposed for the Bio-Scientific…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned any individuals or groups with corrupt motives to reform or leave the UPDF. “Any individual or group with selfish interests such as corruption, misappropriation of resources, or mismanagement of whatever kind should reform immediately, or better…
Regional coordinators of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) from 18 gazetted sub-regions across the country have undergone specialized training in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance data management, operational efficiency, and overall service delivery. The training follows the recent acquisition of 350 tablets from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, aimed at modernizing…
Defense chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met yesterday in Dar es Salaam to discuss the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting followed an earlier session of EAC military chiefs held in Nairobi last week, highlighting sustained regional efforts to…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, received a delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan, led by the Counselor Rustam Hasanli, who paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. This visit follows an earlier visit by the…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has hailed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces as a determined force, emphasising that wherever it operates, positive results follow. Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks today while addressing participants of the Algerian High Military School’s Advanced War Course at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran…