A soldier of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Private Ameny Bonny, aged 32, has been sentenced to death by the 5 Infantry Division Field Court Martial for murdering residents in Paimol, Agago district. He faced seven charges: three counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of abduction, and one count of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today launched the final phase of its Retirement Documentation Exercise for Batch 14 at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) in Jinja, focused on junior officers from Lieutenant to Captain ranks. Brig Gen Julius Biryabarema, Director of Compensation Pension and Gratuity (DCPG), expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Defence…
A 27-member team from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has been flagged off to represent Uganda in the 2nd Africa Military Games, held in Abuja, Nigeria. During the flag-off ceremony at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, the Joint Staff Headquarters Brigade Group, Maj Gen Dr Joseph Lucky Kidega, expressed his appreciation to the…
Senior commanders and staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), involved in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have assembled at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo for a four-day ‘Lessons Learned’ workshop. The purpose: to share experiences, address challenges, and refine strategies for future mission success.…
Commander of the Marines Brigade, Brig Gen Michael Nyarwa, has highlighted the role of rigorous training as essential to building the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) skilled workforce and ensuring operational readiness. Addressing 53 newly qualified marines at their pass-out ceremony following a four-month Marine Basic Induction Course at Ntokolo Marine Training Base, Magamaga,…
A two-day cross-border meeting held from 7 to 8 November 2024 at Hotel Le Tsuba in Arua City brought together a 30-member delegation from the Aru territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and representatives from Uganda’s three bordering districts: Arua, Arua city, and Maracha. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration in tackling…
Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly the Mountain Division, for their outstanding contributions to the stabilisation and pacification of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This recognition follows the joint UPDF/FARDC operation Shujaa aimed at combating the terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). A…
Maj Gen Don William Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged retired soldiers to remain committed to supporting government initiatives and to resist any distractions that could lead them away from the core principles of the pro-people ideology and discipline. “As good ambassadors, you should…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, met with his Congolese counterpart, General Christian Tshiwewe Songesha, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations in defence and…
Maj Gen Dr Lucky Joseph Kidega, Commander of the Joint Staff Brigade of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), commended Non-Commissioned Officers for their years of dedication, which he noted have played a crucial role in Uganda’s stability and development. “Well done, comrades,” he expressed. “Your tireless efforts toward the development of this nation and…