Major General Francis Okello, Commandant of Uganda’s National Defence College (NDC-U), has lauded the robust diplomatic relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, crediting it for deepening military cooperation. The remarks came as he led the NDC-U’s third cohort on a study tour to the UK Ministry of Defence headquarters in London. “We chose the…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has highlighted the transformation of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a professional force, citing its structured organisation and growing capacity to execute operations and respond to evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Defence Intelligence and Security headquarters in Mbuya today during a meeting with…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba yesterday met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering an important message from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. This high-level meeting in South Africa comes amidst tensions in the region, particularly concerning the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gen Kainerugaba’s meeting with…
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the importance of strengthening Uganda’s bilateral relations with Belgium, particularly in defence diplomacy. He made the remarks during a meeting with His Excellency Hugues Chantry, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Uganda, who paid a courtesy call to the…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi, has concluded his official visit to Kigali, marking another step in strengthening bilateral military ties between Uganda and Rwanda. Gen Kainerugaba arrived in Kigali on Thursday and commenced his engagements with a private meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The discussions focused…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda. Gen Kainerugaba is scheduled to hold discussions with senior leaders of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and meet with Rwandan President H.E. Paul Kagame. The Ugandan General’s visit coincides with tensions in the…
The European Union Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Jan Sadek, met with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), this afternoon. The meeting, held at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, focused on regional security issues of mutual concern. General Kainerugaba expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Sadek…
The Kenya High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency Joash Maangi, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon. The Kenyan diplomat was accompanied by Kenya’s Defence Attaché to Uganda, Colonel Patrick Kaduda, and other senior officials from the Kenyan High Commission. The meeting was also attended…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Algerian People’s National Armed Forces have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger military cooperation during a dinner hosted on Saturday at Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala. The dinner was hosted for participants from the Algerian High War College, who were in Uganda for a week-long study tour that included…
Defense chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met yesterday in Dar es Salaam to discuss the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting followed an earlier session of EAC military chiefs held in Nairobi last week, highlighting sustained regional efforts to…