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…
The Chief of Staff – Land Forces, Major General Jack Agonza Bakasumba has said that training is instrumental in building the capacity of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces to intervene and solve situations at different levels and at the right time. “We have to train hard to enhance our capacity and cohesiveness to act…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has today opened the African Integrated Peace Operations Course in Entebbe, Uganda. The Course that has attracted participants from the military, police and civilian components aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of integrated crisis management approaches as well as collaboration and coordination amongst the different actors. …
The Commandant National Defence College – Uganda, Major General Francis Okello has challenged leaders in Mbale City and Mbale District to play an active role in ensuring security in all the spheres of their lives. “Security is key and touches all our spheres of life and lack of it threatens us physically and our…
The Commandant National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Maj Gen Francis Okello has re-echoed the call for the mechanisation of agriculture as a means of boosting food in Uganda both for local consumption and export given that agriculture is the backbone of Uganda. He made the remarks at Musubi Avocado Farm, Uganda’s leading Avocado…