The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed Al-Amine Souef, visited the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops at the Ceel Jaale Forward Operating Base in Somalia today to assess the security situation and brief them on the upcoming…
The Commander Special Forces Command, Maj Gen David Mugisha, has praised His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), for prioritising training to transform the UPDF into a professional and modern force. “The President’s commitment to training and his desire to transform the UPDF from a…
Uganda’s participants in the upcoming 13th Field Training Exercise, “Ushirikiano Imara,” have been urged to demonstrate the country’s capabilities in peacekeeping missions fully. The participants are currently undergoing an induction exercise at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja. The 13th East African Field Training Exercise, scheduled to take place in Rwanda in…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today met with a delegation from the Czech Republic who paid a courtesy call on him at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. Gen Kainerugaba and the Czech Republic delegation led by Ms. Katerina Sequensova, Director General for…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has pledged to enhance and maintain the cordial relations between Uganda and India. This was during a meeting with a National Defence College – India delegation at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Mbuya. The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, who…
Today, Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union (UCSCU) was urged to collaborate with the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) to develop a Men’s Mentorship Programme in cooperatives, mirroring the existing programme for women. This initiative would foster synergy between men and women who are mentored and empowered equally. Col…
Every year, Africans celebrate Africa Liberation Day. The day was chosen by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the Predecessor of the African Union (AU). Every year, MoDVA joins our fellow Pan Africanists to celebrate the Day on the 25 May 2024. This year, therefore, once again we have partnered with the Pan African…
The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has commended Maj Gen Dick Olum for his distinguished work in Operation Shujaa, which has enabled the ‘wanainchi’ to continue with their economic and social activities in the areas where the joint forces are operating. “I thank Gen Olum for the work well done. Tour of…
The Ministers for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Lokeris Peter and Hon. Wamala Nambozo Florence (State Minister) have committed to accelerating programmes aimed at transforming the Karamoja Sub-region. During their inaugural visit to the region today, the Ministers met with stakeholders in Kotido district to introduce themselves, engage in discussions, and address pressing issues. “We…
The UPDF will conduct a general recruitment exercise of 9627 regular forces into Infantry forces. The actual recruitment exercise will commence on 01 July 24 and end on 14 July 2024. The procedure for this recruitment exercise shall be as follows; 1. Aspiring candidates applying to join the regular force will get recommendations from…