His Excellency General (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has reiterated that the security of Uganda is secure despite the recent attacks in Somalia and Kasese. “Nobody should get worried about the security of the country. Anybody who disturbs Uganda,…
UPDF troops have today been reminded that continuous training enables them to understand the dynamics and challenges of the world. This was said by the Chief Political Commissar Maj Gen Henry Masiko as he officiated at the pass-out of troops who successfully completed training on ideology and combat skills at Moroto Barracks. The pass…
The second cohort at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), who are undertaking National Security and Strategic Studies, on June 16, 2023, made a familiarization visit to Makerere University (MAK) Library to acclimatize with the operations of the library which will support them with reading resources for their course and research. The visit was…
Participants at the just concluded Integrated Mission Planning Course (IMPC) 01/23 for the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) have been urged to collaborate for the success of peace support missions. This clarion call was made by the UPDF Director Personnel and Administration Air Force (DPA – AF) Brig Gen Julius Bagonza on behalf of…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has today launched its Integrated Mission Planning Course (IMPC) 01/23 at the United Nations Regional Service Centre, in Entebbe. The Integrated Mission Planning Course prepares participants to take an effective role in an integrated Joint Planning Group (JPP) or Integrated Mission Planning Team (IMPT). They also take…
The 3 Division Commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe has left office as he prepares to undergo a strategic course at the National Defence College – Uganda. Gen Balikudembe who commanded and controlled the Division covering greater Eastern Uganda since 2019, is among the Generals and Senior Officers who were…
A total of 305 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) have today graduated after a 6-month Basic Intelligence Course at the Military Intelligence School Migyera in Nakasongola District. Officiating at the pass-out ceremony, the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi noted that institutions like the UPDF need an extension of…
Intake 06/23 of newly commissioned Junior officers have today completed a one-month intensive Post Cadet Ideological Orientation training course at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership, Kaweweta in Nakaseke District. Officiating at the pass-out ceremony, the Commandant Military Police Maj Gen Don Nabaasa who represented the Commander Land Force Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga noted…
The Third Deputy Prime Minister has today officiated at the inauguration ceremony of the National Forensic Sciences University (India – Africa Campus) on behalf of the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) H.E (Gen) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The inauguration ceremony at the Uganda…
The Commander of Air Force, Lt Gen Charles Okidi has today officiated the pass out of twelve pilots and fifty-two engineers who completed an eight months training course at Soroti Air Force Wing. Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Lt Gen Okidi commended the trainees for the…