The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and his Ethiopian counterpart, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, held talks on military cooperation between their respective militaries. Gen Kainerugaba was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, who arrived with him in the Ethiopian…
One hundred and seventeen trainees have successfully completed a six-month advanced course in communication and technology at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division Headquarters, with a strong call to embrace modern technological advancements. The Deputy Commander of the 5 Infantry Division, Colonel David Opeero, presided over the passing-out ceremony, emphasising the…
Major General Don Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has called on military commanders to intensify efforts to consolidate peace in the Karamoja sub-region as part of the ongoing disarmament operation. Speaking at the handover of leadership roles at Moroto Army Barracks, Maj Gen Nabasa stressed the…
The CDF of the UPDF is pleased to announce the promotion and confirmation of the Division Commanders below. Brigadier General Stephen Mugerwa to Acting Major General, Commander of 1st Infantry Division of the UPDF. Brigadier General Paul Muhanguzi to Acting Major General, Commander 2nd Infantry Division. Brigadier General Felix Busizori to Acting…
The UPDF is appalled at the level of unseriousness that was exhibited by the letter from the Uganda Law Society alleging that one of Dr. Col (Rtd) Besigye’s lawyers had been abducted! It would have been useful to all concerned for the author of the letter to put pen to paper after investigations. We…
Representatives from the Eastern Africa Standby Force have convened in Uganda for a five-day workshop on Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disaster Support (HANDS), aimed at improving regional disaster response and humanitarian capabilities. Organised by the East African Standby Force (EASF), the workshop focuses on mapping and validating the disaster management capacities of member states…
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, the Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised retiring junior officers for their dedication to ensuring peace and prosperity in Uganda. Speaking at a retirement ceremony for 179 officers at the Land Force headquarters in Bombo, Lt Gen Muhanga congratulated the retirees for their years of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has stressed the critical role of continuous training in strengthening ideological clarity and nurturing cadreship among its officers. This message was delivered at the conclusion of the first intake of the Training of Trainers (TOT) for the Political Education and Leadership Course (PELC) at the Oliver Reginald Tambo…
Mr Emmanuel Cohet, the Special Envoy of France for the Great Lakes region, paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces headquarters in Entebbe. The special envoy was accompanied by the French ambassador to Uganda, HE Xavier Sticker, the First Adviser Mrs Janyce Obrecht, and France’s…
Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been encouraged to focus on saving for future growth and to avoid unnecessary spending or taking out loans without proper planning. This advice was shared during a meeting at the UPDF 5 Infantry Division, where a delegation from Wazalendo SACCO, led by Lt Col Mpabaisi,…