The Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, Major General Henry Masiko has underscored the importance of ideological consciousness in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), stating that the latter is a military of ideological clarity. Today, Maj Gen Masiko presided over the pass-out of 195 Non-Commissioned Officers who completed a three-month Basic Cadre Development Course…
The delegates and staff of Wazalendo SACCO alongside Exodus SACCO, Uganda Revenue Authority SACCO, Steadfin SACCO and the Franciscan Investment Cooperative have undergone training in the Development Educators (DE) programme. The training, which took place from 29 April to 2 May 2024 at the Imperial Golf View Hotel, Entebbe, focused on the SACCO business…
A total of 177 trainees from Guinea-Bissau, who underwent training in the Very Important Persons and Special Operations Tactics Course, passed out today at the Special Mission Training Centre in Butiaba, Bulisa district. The 16-week training was conducted by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. In his message, the Chief of Defence Forces, General…
The Deputy Commander Land Forces, Major General Francis Takirwa has today presided over the passing-out parade of 614 soldiers upon completion of the Instruction and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers Course at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) in Gaddafi barracks, Jinja District. Maj Gen Takirwa implored them to work hard and maintain the success of the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Marines Brigade today passed out eighty-two (82) trainees who had undergone a four-month Maritime Basic Induction Course at Kalangalo Marine Training School, Wakiso District. The Commander of the Marines Brigade, Brigadier General Michael Nyarwa, commended the trainees for their positive attitude, relentlessness, hard work, and unwavering focus, which…
The Chief of Military Intelligence Major General James Birungi, has launched the languages wing and officially opened the Arabic and Chinese courses that will be conducted in partnership with the Makerere University School of Languages at the School of Military Intelligence in Nakasongala district. Maj Gen Birungi lauded the Dean School of Languages, Makerere…
The Resident District Commissioner for Buyende District Maj (Rtd) Betty Akello has today flagged off 41 participants to join the ideological training class at Wanyange Girls School in Jinja. This follows the growing need for ideology as witnessed by the behaviour of some individuals. The 12 women and 29 youth leaders will receive…
The Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, Major General Jack Bakasumba, has urged soldiers to prioritize discipline to excel in their careers and achieve good results. “Be disciplined and don’t lose track. Endeavour to do the right thing that is within the law as expected from you by the leadership and wanainchi. You…
The Deputy Commander Land Forces Major General Francis Takirwa has urged soldiers to ensure the safety and security of Ugandans since the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has developed its operational capacity to tackle both territorial and regional threats. He made the remarks during the pass out of over 555 troops including 180 females who…
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…