General Muhoozi Keinerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations has commended the recently promoted senior officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their unwavering dedication and remarkable contribution to national defence. Gen Kainerugaba was presiding over the decoration ceremony of the promoted Five Brigadier Generals and Eighteen Colonels…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), met with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Zhang Lizhong, at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe. The Wednesday afternoon meeting was a routine review of ongoing projects in the defence and security sector.…
The deputy commander of land forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has officially opened 52 housing units at the 507 Brigade headquarters in the 5 Infantry Division, Pader district. The commissioned units comprise the Brigade Commander’s residence, accommodation for other ranks, and a Health Centre III. Maj Gen Takirwa expressed his gratitude to the UPDF leadership…
The Amnesty Commission commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their outstanding efforts in restoring peace in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and implementing the Amnesty Act. Mr. Draku Moses, the Principal Public Relations Officer of the Amnesty Commission, addressed the media at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya, during…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has officially renewed the contract of Brigadier Freeman Robert Mugabe as Chairperson of the General Court Martial. Brigadier Mugabe’s contract, which expired on June 9th, was renewed last Thursday, according to a letter dated June 6th, 2024. The renewal comes after a period of inactivity at the Court Martial, as the…
The commander in chief of armed forces General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Brig. Asaph Nyakikuru Mweteise, deputy commander of the Special Forces Command. Nyakikuru, who was two months ago promoted from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier, will take over from Brig. Charity Bainababo. Brig. Bainababo was recently sent to the National Defence College…
Moroto, Uganda — Police in Moroto district have successfully recovered a gun belonging to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) from a Karamojong warrior in Nadunget Town Council. The recovery took place on Friday around 9:00 PM, following a tip-off from the local village chairperson. John Angella, the Local Council (LC1) chairperson of Nachuka village,…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have, unlike their East African predecessors, been involved in armed combat against the M23 rebels, making peaceful negotiations a distant reality. The East African Community Countries (EACRF), whose mandate ended in December 2023, had sought to buffer the frontlines to encourage dialogue.…
Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of Land Force, admonished officers to take the management of allocated resources seriously, emphasising that the UPDF must fulfil its constitutional mandate and mission. Lt Gen Muhanga made these remarks while presiding over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Chief of Staff – Land Force office at the Land…
The Head of British Defence Staff in East Africa, Brig Gen Olly Bryant, has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their efforts in maintaining peace and stability in Somalia. Bryant was leading a delegation from the British military, he made these remarks during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran…
