Press Statement

  There are reports coming out of Kawempe in the ongoing by-election that several journalists were today assaulted and their equipment confiscated by some members of the security forces who were on patrol in the area to maintain law and order during the electoral exercise.   It is not yet clear what happened that led…

Gen Kainerugaba Discusses Security Cooperation With His South Sudan Counterpart.

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…

UPDF Must Do Quality Work

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…

Launch Of UPDF Establishment

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…