The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has recruited a total of 83 applicants in Sironko and Bulambuli districts as part of the phase one national-wide exercise, which has concluded in the Elgon Sub-region. Col James Barigye Rukundo, the team leader, announced that 42 successful recruits were from Sironko, and 41 from Bulambuli districts, including…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has recruited 62 applicants in the Sebei sub-region of eastern Uganda as part of a nationwide exercise. Col James Barigye Rukundo, head of Team Seven for Karamoja and Sebei region, announced that 22 successful recruits came from Kapchorwa, 22 from Kween district, and 18 from Bukwo, making a total…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced the 2024 national recruitment exercise in the Karamoja Sub-region, with all shortlisted candidates from Kaabong and Karenga districts present to undergo the selection process. Col James Barigye Rukundo, Team Leader and substantive 3 Division Operations and Training Officer (3 DOTO), addressed the aspiring candidates, urging them…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Civilian Recruitment and Roster Verification Exercise for the Uganda civilian component has commenced today at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala. The 3 – day exercise is in line with the AU mandate to train and roster civilians for future mission deployment as already done for the Military…
Over 1000 able bodied Local Defence Personnel (LDP) have been recruited by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) teams in greater Eastern Uganda. The UPDF’s Chieftaincy of Training and Recruitment (CTR) organized and tasked two teams which traversed the greater Eastern region as part of the nationwide enlistment exercise for 2022. The Mbale Resident…
Hundreds of young patriotic Ugandans have today turned up at Boma Grounds in Moroto Municipality for the ongoing Local Defence Personnel (LDP) recruitment exercise. “You are in a good and right place to compete, join the formidable and professional force,” remarked the Deputy Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division Brig Gen David Mugisha. Brig…
Over 50 able bodied youth and patriotic Ugandans have turned up for recruitment into the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) at Pajar Primary School , Kaabong District. In his briefing to the candidates, the second in command of 3 Infantry Division and team leader four, Brig Gen David Mugisha welcomed the promising candidates. “You…