The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between…
Following a successful exercise of submission of applications by candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), we are delighted to announce that the lists of those shortlisted are ready for viewing on line and at the offices of the RCCs and RDCs across the regions. The lists are accessible on the…
Every year, Africans celebrate Africa Liberation Day. The day was chosen by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the Predecessor of the African Union (AU). Every year, MoDVA joins our fellow Pan Africanists to celebrate the Day on the 25 May 2024. This year, therefore, once again we have partnered with the Pan African…
We have taken note of a video being shared on social media featuring Brig Gen Matthew Gureme, the former Chief of Training and Recruitment in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), who is currently Uganda’s Defence Liaison Officer at the East African Community Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. In the video, Brig Gen Matthew Gureme…
Our attention was drawn to an online news story on www.freemannewsug.com titled, “UPDF has done substandard work at Namboole Stadium with Shs.97bn”. We wish to go on record that the Rehabilitation of Mandela National Stadium in Namboole is on course and being done wonderfully. The only snag as of now is funds that are…
On Saturday, the 17 February 2024, H.E the President and Commander-in-Chief launched the UPDF establishment. He duly handed it over to the CDF, who has delegated authority to command the force on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief. The Establishment is a Doctrinal Publication and is a copyright and intellectual property of the UPDF. It…
Two Congolese nationals were yesterday arrested inside Uganda armed with AK 47 SMG and several rounds of ammunition. They were intercepted by the UPDF 23rd battalion in Kyeshero in Kanungu district. The duo confessed to be fighters of the MAIMAI militia group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ministry of…
Following attacks in the Rwenzori Sub-region by the Allied Democratic Forces terrorists, His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief has directed for the reactivation of Local Defence Structures in the areas surrounding Kibale National Park and Greater Rwenzori Sub-region, to protect communities against attacks by the ADF. The UPDF, therefore hereby announces the mobilisation and…
The UPDF has noted with extreme concern, a video circulating on social media of a person being flogged by both soldiers and civilians. FACTS. We have learnt, that civilians in Lagot village, Mucwini Sub-county, Kitgum District arrested a suspected thief, declined to take him to police but chose to carry out mob justice. The…
Last evening, at about 6:40pm suspected terrorists attacked and killed two tourists and the driver of the tourist vehicle, along the Katunguru – Mweya – Katwe road in Queen Elizabeth National Park. They also burnt the vehicle. This attack is in retaliation to our operations inside DR Congo with a hope of diverting us from…