Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has officially assumed command of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division, taking over from Major General Don Nabasa in a formal ceremony held in the Karamoja region. The event, presided over by Lieutenant General Muhanga Kayanja, Commander of the Land Forces, highlighted the division’s role in promoting peace…
Burundi has officially announced its decision to step away from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This decision, disclosed by Ambassador Willy Nyamitwe, Burundi’s representative to the African Union, highlights growing disagreements regarding troop deployment and contribution limits within the mission. The primary issue stems from Burundi’s dissatisfaction with its assigned…
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, paid a visit to African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) personnel receiving medical care in Nairobi hospitals. These officers, injured during operations in Somalia, were transferred to Kenya for advanced medical attention. Ambassador Souef was joined…
Ugandan soldiers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been recognized for their critical contributions to enhancing peace and stability in Somalia. Troops from Battle Group 39, deployed as part of Uganda’s commitment to the mission, were honored in a ceremony attended by senior officials from ATMIS and the Uganda Peoples’…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2024, introduced by State Minister for defence (veterans Affairs)Huda Abason Oleru, is set to redefine the structure and governance of Uganda’s military. The bill, currently under parliamentary review, seeks to enhance the UPDF’s operational efficiency by introducing new organizational units and overhauling military justice systems. Central to…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations of injustice in its court martial system, stating that such accusations are deliberate attempts to discredit military courts and shield offenders from accountability. Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Relations, issued a strong rebuttal on Monday, December 16, 2024, labeling the criticism as…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and his Ethiopian counterpart, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, held talks on military cooperation between their respective militaries. Gen Kainerugaba was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, who arrived with him in the Ethiopian capital…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has refuted allegations made by the Uganda Law Society (ULS) regarding the alleged abduction of Maj (Rtd) Ronald Iduli, a lawyer associated with Dr. Col (Rtd) Kizza Besigye. In a statement, the UPDF criticized the ULS for issuing claims without proper investigation, calling for greater professionalism and objectivity in…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has officially confirmed the promotion of five Division Commanders from the rank of Brigadier General to Acting Major General. This announcement was conveyed through the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and confirmed by Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye, the Director…
Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been encouraged to focus on saving for future growth and to avoid unnecessary spending or taking out loans without proper planning. This advice was shared during a meeting at the UPDF 5 Infantry Division, where a delegation from Wazalendo SACCO, led by Lt Col Mpabaisi, the…
