Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has commended Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola for his significant contributions to enhancing the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) during his eight-month tenure as Commander. “Brig Gen Omola, thank you for your contribution. You have left URDC much better…
Major General Francis Takirwa, the Deputy Commander of the Land Force, has urged officers and personnel of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to adopt financial discipline and prioritise saving for their retirement. He warned against reckless spending and encouraged them to consider their futures. Maj Gen Takirwa made this appeal during the handover ceremony…
Maj Gen James Birungi, Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, has highlighted the critical importance of adaptability in military service, cautioning that no one should assume stability in the routine tasks of military duty. Speaking at the handover ceremony for the Office of Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security – Defence Engagement and…
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well as the establishment of Land Offices at the Division level. He also highlighted…
Maj Gen Moses Rwakitarate, Coordinator of National Vital Assets and Strategic Installations, has assumed the role of Chairman of the newly established Implementation Committee for the Uganda National Military Museum, succeeding Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, who led the project team. At a ceremony held today at the Ministry of…
Col Dr. Ronald Nangamba, the outgoing Director of General Military Hospital Bombo, formally handed over the reins to Col Dr. Norbert Kabugo at a ceremony held at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo today. Maj Gen Dr. Ambrose Musinguzi, Joint Staff Health Services, presided over the handover ceremony and commended Col Dr. Nangamba for…
Maj Gen David Mugisha, Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), has lauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), for establishing a strong and professional army. “In a very special way I want to take this opportunity to thank the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen Yoweri…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, presided over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Office of the Chairperson of the Security Supervision Mechanism in South Sudan at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. During the ceremony, Maj Gen Richard Otto handed over the office to…
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Force, admonished officers to take the management of allocated resources seriously, emphasising that it is crucial for the UPDF to fulfill its constitutional mandate and mission. Lt Gen Muhanga made these remarks while presiding over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Chief of Staff – Land Force…
The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has commended Maj Gen Dick Olum for his distinguished work in Operation Shujaa, which has enabled the ‘wanainchi’ to continue with their economic and social activities in the areas where the joint forces are operating. “I thank Gen Olum for the work well done. Tour of…