The two Generals commanding Operation Shujaa in DRC; Maj Gen Bombelle Camille Ehola (FARDC) and Maj Gen Kayanja Muhanga (UPDF) officially launched the construction of the 125km Kasindi-Beni-Butembo Road. The colourful ceremony which took place at Mpondwe-Lubiriha border post drew a mammoth crowd from the two sister countries. While welcoming the Chief Guest, Mr. Muhindi…
Ms Carine Kaneza Nantulya the Directrice Afrique et UA at the Human Rights Watch, paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, where the two had a cordial interaction on various issues pertaining to Human Rights. Ms Carine said that the role of Human Rights Watch is to elevate and strengthen…
Ambassador Salah S Hammad, a senior human rights expert at the African Union Commission, accompanied by the Executive Director African Freedom of Information Centre, Mr Gilbert Sendugwa paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Spokesperson Brig Gen Kulayigye Felix today in Mbuya. The trio discussed various key issues pertaining to the right of access to…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has today, in Mbuya, presided over the handover-take over ceremony of the Deputy Chief Military Intelligence; from Brig Gen Charles Asiimwe to Col Abdul Rugumayo following the latter’s appointment by His Excellency the President on the 17th March 2022. Gen Elwelu stressed that “Work…
The East African Community partner states’ Armed Forces have today launched a three (3) day Final Planning Conference for the 12th EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX) codenamed “Ushirikiano Imara – 2022” at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi in Kampala. The exercise is in accordance with Article 2 of the East African Community Protocol on…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) together with sector actors and other stakeholders is involved in a week-long event that provides an interface for knowledge exchange and dialogue on pertinent water and environment resources. The event, to run from 20th to 25th March 2022 at the Ministry of Water and Environment, auditorium in Luzira, is…
The Chief of Defence Forces Hon Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has today officiated at the send-off ceremony of Uganda Battle Group (UGABAG) XXXV at Peace Support Operations-Training Centre (PSO – TC) in Singo, Nakaseke district. The group is set to deploy in Somalia under AMISOM this month. Gen Mbadi appreciated the group for offering…
The ongoing joint security forces operation, code named “Usalama Kwa Wote” against illegal guns and ammunitions in Karamoja sub-region has led to the recovery of 17 illegal guns, 1724 warriors arrested and 316 have been prosecuted. The commander of the UPDF 3 Division and overall Commander of the operation Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe during a…
Lt Col Dr Kato Domiano Abwoki on behalf of the Chief of Education, Sports and Culture Brig Gen Wilson Muhabuzi, has today held a presser at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs Mbuya (MODVA), to launch a two title defence fight of East and Central Africa Boxing Union (E&C A.B.U). Sgt Abdul Ssebute will…
Eastern DRC: Operation Shujaa Joint UPDF and FARDC squads, have killed one Abu Aden, an ADF Commander of Somali origin. Abu Aden was killed in a battle at Malulu, seven kilometers North West of Boga town. This achievement followed a human intelligence report about ADF terrorists’ presence in the area, who were asking for directions…