Maj Gen Moses Rwakitarate, Coordinator of National Vital Assets and Strategic Installations, has assumed the role of Chairman of the newly established Implementation Committee for the Uganda National Military Museum, succeeding Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, who led the project team. At a ceremony held today at the Ministry of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced the 2024 national recruitment exercise in the Karamoja Sub-region, with all shortlisted candidates from Kaabong and Karenga districts present to undergo the selection process. Col James Barigye Rukundo, Team Leader and substantive 3 Division Operations and Training Officer (3 DOTO), addressed the aspiring candidates, urging them…
The spouses of soldiers have been encouraged to consider life after their partners’ retirement from active service and warned against the mismanagement of finances. “Some of your partners in uniform have only 1-6 years left in service. Are you prepared for life after retirement?” Col Joseph Freddy Onata, Chief Executive Officer of Wazalendo SACCO,…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff (CJS), received a courtesy call from H.E Mohammad Hamdan Alzaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Security Service Group (GSSG), at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. Maj Gen Bakasumba praised the strong bilateral relations between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates,…
The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, joint security commanders, and senior leaders from Karamoja and Acholi Sub-regions reaffirmed their commitment to ending criminality and promoting peace in the districts of North Karamoja and neighbouring Acholi Sub-regions, accelerating development. The joint security meeting, convened at Kotido District Headquarters under the stewardship of Hon.…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a meeting this afternoon with a delegation from China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO), led by Mr. Liang Hongda, General Manager of the African and American Department. The meeting took place at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe. During the meeting, both sides…
Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe, Chairman of the General Court Martial (GCM), has been sworn in for a third term. Brig Gen Mugabe’s swearing-in ceremony took place today, following his reappointment by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), a week prior. According to sections 197, 198, and…
Col Dr. Ronald Nangamba, the outgoing Director of General Military Hospital Bombo, formally handed over the reins to Col Dr. Norbert Kabugo at a ceremony held at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo today. Maj Gen Dr. Ambrose Musinguzi, Joint Staff Health Services, presided over the handover ceremony and commended Col Dr. Nangamba for…
The Ugandan contingent that participated in the 13th East African Community Armed Forces Field Training Exercise, codenamed ‘Ushirikiano Imara’, in Rwanda, received accolades for their exceptional performance. Brig Gen Micheal Kabango, Chief of Staff – Land Force, commended the contingent for upholding Uganda’s standards during the exercise. He expressed confidence in their ability to…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has received a Level II hospital storage facility from the United States government at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre (URDCC), located at Jinja Cantonment, Gaddafi Barracks. At the ceremony held today, Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola, Commandant of URDCC, expressed his gratitude for the long-standing bilateral relations…