CDF, Indian High Commissioner Discuss Operationalisation Of National Forensic Sciences University In Uganda

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met this afternoon with the Indian High Commissioner to Uganda, Upender Singh Rawat, to discuss the operationalisation of the National Forensic Sciences University in Jinja.   The campus, which operates under the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) of India, is not only the first overseas campus of…

EAC Urged To Tap Into Natural Resources To Boost Defence Industries

East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been called upon to collaboratively explore and extract vital raw materials to bolster their defence industries and further promote regional integration.   This was emphasised during the opening of a two-day Multi-Experts Working Group meeting in Kampala, which sought to unite member states on a common approach to…

Forensic University Campus Celebrates Indian Independence Day

India’s recently established Forensic University Campus at Jinja, celebrated its first Indian Independence Day with great fervour.   The world’s first and only forensics university, the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), which is based in India, has established its first overseas campus in collaboration with Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja.…

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Attends President Kagame’s Swearing-In Ceremony: A Symbol Of Strengthened Defence Diplomacy

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, joined an esteemed gathering of high-profile guests at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali for the swearing-in ceremony of Rwandan President Paul Kagame.   This marked Kagame’s fourth term as president, solidifying his leadership in the East African nation. The event was a vibrant celebration, featuring lively musical…

UPDF And South African Defence Forces Military Police Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and South African National Defence Forces have signed a defence cooperation agreement that will see the two institutions from their respective countries share training experiences and exchange programs intending to enhance the Military Police functions of their respective countries. The cooperation agreement was signed by Commandant Military Police Maj Gen…