The 5 Infantry Division Court Martial, presided over by Col Peter Musherure, has sentenced Private Odeyeka Bernard, aged 31 and a member of the 103 Battalion, to two years in prison for failing to protect war material, in violation of provisions of the UPDF Act. Private Bernard admitted guilt, acknowledging his carelessness in handling…
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, has emphasised the need for soldiers to fully grasp Uganda’s political landscape and the broader geopolitical environment. He stated, “A soldier who does not understand the politics of their country and the world is a potential threat.” Speaking at the conclusion of a week-long…
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been hailed for his exceptional leadership in transforming the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a modern, professional army. At a pass-out ceremony for officers completing the Advanced Intelligence Course at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola, Maj Gen David Mugisha, representing the…
The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Gen (Rtd) Yoweri K. Museveni has called upon Ugandans to leverage the country’s wealth-building programmes, such as the Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM), to tackle poverty and elevate their financial status. Speaking at Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations held at Busikho Teacher’s Primary School Grounds…
Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s operational capacity and its public outreach programmes. The UNODC has been…
Today, thirty soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Marine unit successfully graduated from a rigorous three-month Coxswain Marine course at the Ntokolo Marine Base in Magamaga Town Council, Mayuge district. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Brig Gen Alex Olupot, Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, underscored the importance of continuous training in line…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Directorate of Pension, Gratuity, and Compensation (DPGC), has today concluded the sensitisation and documentation exercise for Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) at the Defence Rehabilitation and Vocation Centre (DRVC) in Mubende. This marks a significant moment as the UPDF becomes the first to organise a dignified send-off for…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between…
The 16th Edition of the CDF Cup reached an exhilarating conclusion at St. Leo’s College in Fort Portal, Kabarole district, as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division and Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) emerged victorious in football and netball, respectively. In a nail-biting football final, the Mountain Division secured the title with a…
In a decisive effort to address the escalating threat of violent extremism, government bodies, civil society organisations, and international partners have been urged to bolster their partnerships. This call to action follows the successful implementation of the “Strengthening Efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism and Enhance Human Rights Safeguards in Uganda” project. Launched by…