The former UPDF Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom Brig Gen James Kaija, is now the new Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Chief Staff Officer (CSO), headquartered in Kamwokya – Kampala. As he presided over the function, the Deputy Chief Coordinator of OWC Maj Gen Sam Kavuma told both the Incoming and Outgoing CSOs that…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Her Excellency CATRIONA LIANG has today handed over the United Nations flag to the new Incoming Commander of the United Nations Guard Unit X (UNGU X) Lt Col Emmanuel Odongo. In her remarks, the SRSG acknowledged the great work UNGU is doing to ensure the safety and…
The Joint Chief of Staff, Major General Leopold Kyanda has underscored the unique role the Chieftaincy of Logistics and Engineering plays in providing support to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces military and peacetime operations in enabling forces for its mandate as provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. “Logistics is the…
Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi is the new Sector One Contingent Commander to serve under the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) following Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola’s end of tour of duty. Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola has today handed over command to Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi at Basecamp sector one headquarters…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbadi has commended the outgoing Fisheries Protection Unit Commander, Lt Col Dick Kaija for his efforts in fighting criminality on the lakes and bad fishing practices. Gen Mbadi was presiding over the handover/takeover of the office where Lt Col Dick Kaija handed over office to Lt Col…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Outgoing Chief Comptroller Finance (CCF) Brig Gen Austin Kasa Kamanyire has today been reminded not to forget that UPDF is his home as he joins the new civilian world after retirement. “Always remember that UPDF is your home, come and give us advice. You are welcome even when…
The UPDF Sector One Commander serving under the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola, yesterday commended ATMIS for building the capacity of the Somali National Army in the pursuit of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. Brig Omola made the above remark as he officiated at the…
The 3 Infantry Division Deputy Commander Brig Gen Felix Busizoori has hailed the intelligence fraternity in Eastern Uganda for providing timely and actionable intelligence which contributed to the operational achievements in the region. He made the remarks today as he presided over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Division Intelligence Officer (DIO) at Moroto…
The UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force (COS – LF) Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba has today presided over the handover of the office of the Commandant Military Police from Maj Gen Don Nabasa to Brig Gen William Bainomugisha. The Hand/Take Over ceremony happened at the Military Police headquarters in Makindye, Kampala. In his remarks, Maj…
The deputy 3 Division Commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig Gen Felix Busizoori called on the new Division Administrative Officer (DAO) to ensure proper accountability. Brig Busizoori made the remarks as he presided over the hand and takeover of the formation’s administration between the outgoing Lt Col Iddi Higiro Muhairwe and his…