President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met senior army officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, President Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of UPDF and the senior army officers reviewed the progress…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, CDF, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi and his counterpart, the Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Christian Tshiwewe Songesa of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have today held a joint meeting to review and evaluate the progress of Operation Shujaa. The meeting is part of the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Outgoing Chief Comptroller Finance (CCF) Brig Gen Austin Kasa Kamanyire has today been reminded not to forget that UPDF is his home as he joins the new civilian world after retirement. “Always remember that UPDF is your home, come and give us advice. You are welcome even when…
The joint security forces have arrested the killer who shot dead the Chairperson of Local Council III of Longaroe sub county late Hon. Lomuria Moses and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officer late Lt Issa Mayende. On Saturday 26 Aug 2023 at around 1830hrs, the joint security forces in close collaboration with good…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has urged the retiring Senior Officers to wisely utilize their time outside service with their loved ones. He made the remarks today at the retirement ceremony of 93 Senior Officers that was held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. “Go,…
The 3 Division Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Major General Don William Nabasa has called upon the Karacunas to take advantage of the extension of the amnesty window to surrender all guns in illegal possession among the communities in the Karamoja Sub-region. He made the call today during a security-community mobilization…
The joint Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo under Operation Shujaa today put out of action one middle-level Allied Democratic Forces commander by the name of Fazul who has been operating in Mwalika Valley. Fazul, a Tanzanian national was killed with one other ADF fighter in the…
The Chief of Logistics and Engineering, Brigadier General Charles Bakahumura, has advised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces drivers to always be disciplined and follow traffic rules to avoid accidents on the roads. This was contained in his speech that was delivered by the Commander Service Brigade, Colonel Dalington Mugisha at the pass out of sixty-nine…
Thirty (30) abductees were rescued today after they reported to the FARDC base in Erengeti. This follows last week’s joint UPDF/FARDC attack in Tingwe Hills where 19 abductees were rescued. The joint Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) operation Shujaa against the Allied Democratic…
The 3 Division Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Major General Don William Nabasa has urged troops to embrace intensive training in order to enhance operation efficiency and effectiveness so as to pacify Karamoja and foster socio-economic transformation of the sub-region. Maj Gen Nabasa made the remarks while officiating at the pass out…