H.E the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has appointed and promoted Major General Sam Kavuma to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed new Force Commander African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to replace Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. The Ministry of Defence…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has challenged the newly promoted Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces officers to remember that promotions come with a heavier load to account to the country and the institution. “As you climb in ranks, it is a climb of the ladder of leadership, a climb of a…
Following attacks in the Rwenzori Sub-region by the Allied Democratic Forces terrorists, His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief has directed for the reactivation of Local Defence Structures in the areas surrounding Kibale National Park and Greater Rwenzori Sub-region, to protect communities against attacks by the ADF. The UPDF, therefore hereby announces the mobilisation and…
The Fisheries Protection Unit has handed an assortment of impounded items to the fishing community of Wakiso at a function that was held at Gudda landing site in Entebbe. The items included boats, motorcycles and engines. Ms. Jackline Kankunda, the Entebbe Deputy Resident District Commissioner thanked the government for pardoning the fishermen and reminded them…
The Director of Sports in Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Colonel John Mark Ssemanda has urged the security forces to embrace sports as a networking tool to foster harmony, cooperation and unity. “This spirit of games will foster unity and cooperation among the forces. I encourage you all to continue working together as brothers and…
The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema has urged participants at the just concluded African Integrated Mission Planning Course for the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) to be cognizant of the strategic objective initiated by their leaders for a common African Defense and Security Mechanism of the African…
Defence Attachés accredited to the Republic of Uganda have been commended for their cordial working relationship in the execution of their duties in Uganda. Brigadier General Abdul Rugumayo who represented the Chief of Military Intelligence made the remarks during a meeting with the Defence Attachés that was held today at the Ministry of Defence…
The Deputy Chief Political Commissar of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Colonel Nelson Aheebwa has challenged the Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Co-operative Society to promote ideological consciousness to protect the interests of the SACCO and its members. Col Aheebwa challenged the officers while making a presentation on behalf of…
The Joint Security Forces in Karamoja met hundreds of youths and locals from the districts of Nabilatuk, Moroto, Amudat and Napak who had converged in Achegertolim in Nabilatuk Town Council discuss lasting solutions to the insecurity in their communities. Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, the Deputy Commander of 3 Infantry Division while speaking to…
The Joint Chief of Staff, Major General Leopold Kyanda has commended the works of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Engineers Brigade on the modification of the passenger terminal building at Entebbe International Airport. Maj Gen Kyanda had led UPDF Service Chiefs as they inspected the progress of the construction works at the Airport. “The…