Full Radio Interview of Defence Spokesperson and BBC Africa
The Defence Spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye speaking to the BBC as he responds to allegations that the UPDF has been providing support and training to the Tigrayan forces.
EASF Civilian Recruitment And Roster Verification Exercise Starts
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Civilian Recruitment and Roster Verification Exercise for the Uganda civilian component has commenced today at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala. The 3 – day exercise is in line with the AU mandate to train and roster civilians for future mission deployment as already done for the Military…
President Museveni Lauds Cooperative Work
President Museveni has commended cooperative societies for their role in the social economic transformation of communities. He noted that cooperatives are key in building an inclusive economy which empowers the population to own economic activities that shape their lives. These remarks were contained in a speech read by the Minister of Trade Industry…
UPDF Peace Keepers In Somalia Acquire More Skills On Child Protection
More than 5000 UPDF peace keepers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia received refresher training on children protection, most especially in conflict areas. The one – week training which run from 25th June to 2nd July, 2022 was organized by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Directorate of Human Rights in conjunction…
44 Senior Officers Graduate At SCSC Kimaka
A total of forty-four (44) senior officers of course 17/21 – 22 have today graduated from the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC), Kimaka in Jinja City. In his remarks, as he presided over the function, the Minister of State for Defence Hon Jacob Markson Oboth congratulated graduands and noted that the only way…
MoDVA/UPDF lauded for it’s exemplary performance
The Deputy Headteacher of Gayaza High school Mrs Kaboogoza Musoke has today lauded UPDF for it’s endeavouring inspiration towards mentoring students on their Career guidance day. The event was conducted at the School’s Compound in Gayaza. She said UPDF is one of the best forces in Africa which always gives back to its people…
EAC Armed Forces Joint Training Exercises Boost Readiness And Responses To Security Challenges
Participants at the ongoing 12th EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX), Ushirikiano Imara 2022 have today been told that joint field training exercises boost military readiness and overall responses to complex security challenges. This remark was made by the UPDF Military Police Commandant and Exercise Director Maj Gen Don Nabasa on behalf of the…
40 Guns Recovered As Joint Security Forces Continue To Pacify Karamoja Sub Region
The Joint Security Forces continue to pacify Karamoja Sub-region as more illegal guns and ammunition are recovered and arrests made. On 25th May 2022, six illegal guns were recovered; five from Loptuk Sub County in Moroto District whereas and one from Nakapiripirit District. This now brings the total to 40 illegal guns and…
UPDF Troops In Karamoja Sub-Region Trained On Human Rights
A total of Forty (40) Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officers and Militants of 3rd Division have successfully completed training on human rights. The three-day (17 to 19th May 2022) training, held in Kotido district, equipped participants with knowledge and skills on: Human Rights and need for disarmament, Human Rights and Women/Children, Observation of Human…
Defence State Minister Meets UN Chief
The Minister of State for Defence in Charge of General Duties Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has today met the Assistant Secretary General and Head of United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) His Excellency Lisa Filipetto. The meeting happened at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. At the…