A total of two hundred sixty (260) senior Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers have honourably retired from active service today after more than thirty years (30) of service to the nation and region. The retirement ceremony was held today at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo, Luwero district. The retired officers included:…
UPDF medics participating in the on-going 4th edition of the rotational EAC Armed Forces Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities in Tanzania have today been urged to serve beyond self, ensure standards and satisfy the needs of patients. These remarks were made by the UPDF Chief for CIMIC Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande as he inspected departments…
The UPDF Deputy Commander Land Forces (D/CLF) Maj Gen Sam Okiding has today embarked on the inspection of all on-going construction projects at various Units and Formations. He is being accompanied by different Officers and Militants in charge of different duties within the UPDF composition. While at 302 Brigade Headquarters in Kyangwali Hoima…
Operation Shujaa overall Commanders against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group and other negative elements in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); Maj Gen Bombelle Camille Ehola (FARDC) and Maj Gen Kayanja Muhanga (UPDF) have for the last three days been inspecting and interacting with the joint forces in Sector Two axis Burasi-Mboga-Tchabi…
Medical teams from both the UPDF and Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces (TPDF) have today pitched camp at Mpendae Hospital, in the coastal town of Zanzibar to offer free outreach medical services; ranging from free eye and dental care, treatment of malaria, free HIV/AIDS treatment and counselling to minor surgeries. Speaking at the launch of the…
Following the safe return of the body of the Late Gen Elly Tumwine from Nairobi on Friday 26th August 2022, the Ministry of Defence and UPDF, together with the family of the deceased have harmonised the funeral programme as indicated here below: Sunday 28th August 2022 – Official Vigil at the Residence of the…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off a contingent to participate in the East Africa Community (EAC) Armed Forces Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Day activities in the United Republic of Tanzania. The flag off ceremony happened today at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters, in Mbuya, Kampala. The Deputy…
The UPDF Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has urged the current crop of General and Senior UPDF officers to emulate the good conduct of their senior elders and predecessors who sacrificed a lot to bring UPDF and the country where they are today Gen Elwelu made the remarks on…
Today, Brig Gen Simon Ocan has handed over the office of College Secretary National Defence College – Uganda to Col David Tweheyo. The function presided over by the College Commandant Maj Gen Francis Okello. Gen Okello expressed his gratitude to Brig Ocan for working diligently hard, together with the entire leadership to see the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has partnered with Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) Moroto Office to equip UPDF Frontline troops in South Karamoja with skills in human rights protection. The UPDF team composed of Division Political Commissars, Public Information Officers and Civil Military Cooperation…