Maj Gen Francis Okello of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), who serves as the Commandant of the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U), has encouraged Ugandans to engage in productive activities, particularly agriculture, to address insecurity and enhance livelihoods. During a visit to Kiboga District and Nkandwa Sub-County, Maj Gen Okello emphasised the value…
Uganda has received a consignment of Hepatitis C drugs from Egypt, sufficient to treat 500 patients. The consignment of drugs was handed over on Monday morning at Entebbe International Airport by General Mohamed Ashraf of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service (GIS), which oversees the factory that manufactures the drugs, and received by the SFC Commander,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has stepped up search and recovery operations for missing persons believed to be trapped after the devastating landslide that struck villages in Buluganya Sub-county, Bulambuli district, on November 27, 2024. Major General Don Nabasa, the Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, confirmed the ongoing recovery…
Uganda has received a consignment of equipment that will be instrumental in locally manufacturing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines. The consignment, donated by the Arab Republic of Egypt, was received by Brig Gen Dan Kakono, the Field Artillery Division Commander, on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The equipment was…
Joint security forces have successfully recovered three firearms from suspects in Kotido District following a voluntary surrender facilitated through persuasive efforts. The firearms, along with their respective ammunition, were surrendered as follows: Lokomol Daudi, a resident of Naryamatolim Cell, Lokitaleabu Town Council, handed over an SMG (No. 79551) with five live rounds of ammunition. Lokutu…
The second edition of the Africa Military Games concluded yesterday in Abuja, Nigeria, with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) athletes delivering a remarkable performance, clinching a total of nine medals—four gold, four silver, and one bronze. The closing ceremony, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, was graced by His Excellency Kashim Shettima,…
The staff of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been urged to foster compassion and combat the stigma against those living with HIV/AIDS. The call was made by Rev Canon Prof Gideon Byamugisha at the Joint Services Headquarters in Mbuya, ahead of World AIDS…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has today met with the Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defence Force, Gen Yoshihide Yoshida, at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Ichigaya, Tokyo. They discussed ways of collaborating more closely as militaries. Gen Kainerugaba is the first Ugandan CDF to ever visit Japan, something that…
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, has called on newly promoted officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to work together in the fight against corruption. He emphasised that fighting corruption requires collective responsibility, stating, “It involves serious individuals like you. If we don’t fight it, we shall destroy…
Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Infantry Division, has issued a strong warning to individuals spreading unfounded rumours on social media, particularly claims that 400 human sacrifices are needed before the reopening of Karuma Bridge in Northern Uganda. “This is 100 percent false,” Brig Gen Busizoori stated…