The Chief of Defence forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has inspected Uganda troops in Somalia working under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Gen Mbadi who visited several Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) including among others Arbiska, Baledogle and Mogadishu Base Camp also held meetings…
The President and Commander-In-Chief of the UPDF H.E Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today urged East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces to continuously promote the integration agenda as a great pillar for the social economic transformation of the region. This remark was contained in President Museveni’s speech which was read by the First Deputy…
Mogadishu – President Museveni has conveyed his best wishes to President Hassan Sheik Mohamud, the 10th President of Somalia for his success as he prepares to take up the responsibilities and challenges of presidency of the Federal Government of Somalia. “As you embark on the new responsibilities, President Museveni wishes to assure you and…
The President and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, H.E Yoweri Museveni has reminded the African freedom fighters that the safety and security of the black race remain in jeopardy as long as we continue to glorify the small and weak African states. This was in his speech, read by the Rt Hon Prime Minister Robinah…
The Exercise Director of the on-going 12th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX), Ushirikiano Imara 2022, made a routine visit of the different contingent camps to check on their defensive positions. The visit on 6th June further aimed at checking on the troops readiness to effectively respond to…
The 12th Edition of the EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX) that commenced with a Command Post Exercise conducted in Jinja, followed by the Jinja and Kampala Planning Conferences; culminating into this year’s FTX, has led to the construction of key infrastructure around Jinja district. Alongside the main FTX conduct, the exercise is undertaking…
At the invitation of the Government of the United Kingdom, troops from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces led by Major Angella John Jovani took part in the Platinum Jubilee pageant that was held in London today as part of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Her Majesty the Queen became the first…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has today joined the rest of the world to mark the World Environment Day. The day was marked with the planting of over 200 trees in the Mogadishu, Base Camp, where UPDF is headquartered. While presiding over the…
Uganda’s Third Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon Lukia Isanga Nakadama has today flagged off the 12th Edition of the EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise, Ushirikiano Imara 2022, at Gaddafi barracks, in Jinja district. In her remarks, Hon Nakadama noted that the region is facing multiple security challenges and crises including armed conflict, environmental disasters,…
