Senior logistics officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces convened at the College of Logistics and Engineering, Magamaga, for a five-day Joint Staff Logistics Retreat aimed at enhancing force sustainment through improved asset and inventory management. The retreat under the theme “Logisticians’ Role in Asset/Inventory Management with the View of Enhancing Proficiency in Force…
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has raised concerns about the deceptive tactics used by fraudsters to swindle soldiers out of their hard-earned money, noting that those who fall victim often experience demotivation, indiscipline, and, in some cases, desertion. While addressing the 19th Wazalendo SACCO Pre-Annual General Meeting Delegates Conference at…
43 Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces completed a five-day training in Military Internal Security Operations at the Legal Training Centre, Gadaffi Barracks, Jinja City. Presiding over the ceremony, the Commandant Military Police Brigade, Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, emphasised the importance of the course, which integrates intelligence, legal, and investigative skills. Brig Gen…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Somali military chiefs this morning in Nairobi. They were led by the Deputy Chief of Defence Somali National Armed Forces, Brig Gen Madey Nurey Sheikh. The Somali delegation, in the city for Friday’s East African Community (EAC) Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) meeting, briefed…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Russia, emphasising historical ties and shared security interests. “Russia and Uganda have a long-standing history of collaboration. We appreciate Russia’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in our country and the region,”…
The Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from the East African Community (EAC) Member States convened on Friday in Nairobi to address the escalating security crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The high-level meeting was held following a directive issued during the joint EAC-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State Summit…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Nairobi this morning to attend a high-level meeting of East African Community (EAC) military chiefs. The gathering aims to address the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict has…
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has saluted troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their dedication and contribution to the restoration of peace and stability in Somalia. This recognition was made during a medal and certificate award ceremony on Thursday, 20th February 2025, to honour soldiers of Battle…
A delegation from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces is currently in Kigali, Rwanda, for a study visit on the management and operations of military museums. The visit, which began on February 17 and concludes on February 21, 2025, aims to enhance Uganda’s efforts in establishing a National Military Museum. The UPDF team is led…
