The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has been responding to a number of queries from concerned Ugandans following a fake social media post of a recruitment portal announcing the start of UPDF recruitment process of 2023. We wish to remind Ugandans that besides advertising in the Newspapers, Radio and TV stations UPDF has an Official website…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has noted with concern the increasing number of Civilians in military insignia that are a preserve of the security forces. Such as berets, lanyards and clothing. Section 160 of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Act, 2005 subsection 2. part (c) prohibits none members of the Security Forces…
Disturbing graphic content of animals being shot at by men in military-like attire has been making rounds on social media for some time now. The act has been falsely attributed to UPDF by some elements for reasons best known to them. This serves to clarify to the public that this incident was not in…
For a while, Security Forces have noted persistent attempts by some political opposition groups in Uganda to blackmail and demonize Government over false allegations of torture by Security Agencies. These elements have embarked on a deliberate campaign to malign the Government and attempted to isolate it at Regional and International fora, as well as among…
My Fellow Citizens, On the 26th day of January in 1986, the NRA now UPDF ushered in a new dispensation of stability and peace for our country. While announcing the takeover of government and assuming the presidency, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, speaking at the steps of Parliament building, famously stated that: “No one should…
Yesterday, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces together with Uganda Police Force in a joint operation arrested 5 UPDF soldiers attached to the guard Battalion for conducting illegal operations against their assumed adversary in Kakoola Ssabagabo in Wakiso District. This contravenes the UPDF Code of conduct and is against the good order and discipline of UPDF. The…
Last evening an Attack occurred on our Soldiers guarding at Ambercourt road close to Gadaffi barracks at 2050hrs leading to the death by strangling and shooting of RA/110575 Sgt Eyagu Simon Peter a UPDF soldier attached to Gadaffi Barracks JINJA Cantonment while his colleague had gone to buy some drink. Sgt Eyagu was deployed…
H.E the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has appointed and promoted Maj Gen Sam Okiding to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him Force Commander African Union Transition Mission In Somalia (ATMIS). The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and UPDF fraternity congratulate the General Officer upon…
H.E the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has promoted and appointed General Officers as follows: Lieutenant General Muhoozi Kainerugaba promoted to General and continues with duties as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations. Major General Muhanga Kayanja promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed Commander Land Forces. The…
H.E the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has promoted and appointed Senior UPDF Officers as follows: Colonel Paul Muhanguzi promoted to Brigadier General and appointed Second Infantry Division – Second in Command. Colonel Peter Akankunda promoted to Brigadier General and appointed First Infantry Division – Second in Command.…