Following the worsening security situation in eastern DRC’s North Kivu region and surrounding areas in recent weeks as a result of major fighting between the M23 Movement and FARDC government forces, UPDF will adopt a Forward Defensive Posture in its area of operation until the crisis passes and normalization is restored. The aim of…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye the Director Defence Public Information to the Rank of Acting Major General due to his excellent long service and representation of UPDF in the public domain. The Ministry of Defence and veteran affairs,…
The UPDF has received a report on a case of suicide by Lt Ariho of our Engineers Brigade. This is very regrettable given the fact that there are established channels to handle individual and collective challenges in the institution. The CDF assures the public that the UPDF will carry out a thorough investigation…
The CDF of the UPDF is pleased to announce the promotion and confirmation of the Division Commanders below. Brigadier General Stephen Mugerwa to Acting Major General, Commander of 1st Infantry Division of the UPDF. Brigadier General Paul Muhanguzi to Acting Major General, Commander 2nd Infantry Division. Brigadier General Felix Busizori to Acting…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has learnt of the nasty and regrettable incident in which a soldier Private Amenoy Bonny of UPDF shot dead three innocent civilians and injured two in Agago district. The gruesome incident happened on 20 October 24 at around midnight in Ngora East village, Ngora Parish, Paimol Sub County,…
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the UPDF and the FARDC, working together in Operation Shujja, conducted an intelligence-led operation against an enemy group east of the Ibiena River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The operation resulted in significant casualties and demoralization for the enemy, who were also forced to surrender eight (08) SMGs…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) warmly welcomes runners, visitors, and supporters to Kasese for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. This year’s event is particularly special, hosting participants from Uganda and 32 other countries. Kasese’s stunning landscapes and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains provide a unique setting for the marathon. The UPDF…
His Excellency the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has promoted 898 and confirmed 20 Senior and Junior Officer ranks of the UPDF as follows: Colonel to Brigadier General – 05 Acting Colonel to Colonel …
The UPDF is hereby announcing further recruitment into the UPDF in addition to the just ended recruitment of S.4 leavers. Age limit 18-28 years. The categories to be recruited are hereunder: UACE (S.6) Science based combinations with at least a principal pass in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography, plus subsidiaries PEM PCM PCB BCM MEG…
The UPDF will conduct a general recruitment exercise of 9627 regular forces into Infantry forces. The actual recruitment exercise will commence on 01 July 24 and end on 14 July 2024. The procedure for this recruitment exercise shall be as follows; 1. Aspiring candidates applying to join the regular force will get recommendations from…