The 2nd edition of the Africa Military Games officially kicked off on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, marking the return of the event after a 22-year break. The vibrant opening ceremony was presided over by Vice President H.E. Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the…
A 27-member team from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has been flagged off to represent Uganda in the 2nd Africa Military Games, held in Abuja, Nigeria. During the flag-off ceremony at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo, the Joint Staff Headquarters Brigade Group, Maj Gen Dr Joseph Lucky Kidega, expressed his appreciation to the…
The Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with William Blick, a member of the International Olympic Committee, at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe. They discussed opportunities for youth in sports and human capital development. Mr Blick, who has been a member of the IOC…
The 16th Edition of the CDF Cup reached an exhilarating conclusion at St. Leo’s College in Fort Portal, Kabarole district, as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division and Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) emerged victorious in football and netball, respectively. In a nail-biting football final, the Mountain Division secured the title with a…
Officers and Militants from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division, alongside the Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports, and Culture, planted over 200 trees at the River Mpanga bridge in Fort Portal City, Kabarole district today. The initiative was spearheaded by Col Paul Muwonge, Deputy Commander of the Mountain Division, and Col Deus…
Fort Portal City, Kabarole District: The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, officially kicked off the 16th Edition of the CDF (Chief of Defence Forces) Cup Tournament today. Hosted by the Mountain Division, the two-week competition will see 19 formations and units of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) compete in football and…
The 16th edition of the CDF Cup, a highly esteemed tournament for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), is set to commence tomorrow, Tuesday, 17 September 2024, at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City. The event will be officially opened by the Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga. In a notable gesture…
Preparations for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Tournament, also known as the ‘CDF Cup’, have gained momentum after the Resident City Commissioner’s (RCC) office in Fort Portal City offered to actively participate in its preparation. The 16th edition of the annual UPDF event, hosted by the UPDF Mountain…
Mathias Kiwanuka, the grandson of Uganda’s first prime minister, Benedicto Kiwanuka, met with the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Monday. Kiwanuka, a former American professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL), has returned to Uganda with the aim of promoting American football in…
The Deputy Commander of the UPDF 3 Division Brig Gen Felix Busizoori urged the sports fraternity and Moroto locals to participate in sports activities that promote peace and unity to foster socio-economic transformation in Karamoja Sub-region. Brig Gen Busizoori made the remarks as he officiated at the awarding ceremony of the friendly EID EL…