The joint forces of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have rescued a total of 38 abductees and several weapons from the Allied Democratic Forces. Brigadier Felix Kulayigye said the UPDF Spokesperson, the abductees, and weapons were recovered during a fierce clash with the ADF group…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has called on logistics personnel within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to shun corruption, emphasising its critical role in ensuring effective logistics management and operational excellence. Speaking at the opening of a week-long retreat for logistics officers at the College of Logistics and Engineering in Magamaga,…
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well as the establishment of Land Offices at the Division level. He also highlighted…
The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your operations, listen to the local community,” Hon. Lokeris emphasised during a Baraza meeting…
Some elements within the police arms of Crime Intelligence (CI) and Field Force Unit (FFU) are on spot for reportedly conniving with individuals within the National Unity Platform (NUP) to fake activism for visa acquisition. NUP activists have for a long time been on the spot for using activism in order to send their members…
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Don William Nabasa has urged troops to maintain vigilance and avoid complacency in the consolidation phase of the disarmament operation in the Karamoja Sub-region. During field barazas, Maj Gen Nabasa provided tactical guidance on assessing combat capabilities and troop…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs for organising events to honour the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima. President Museveni noted that the culture of memorial ceremonies is important as it fosters oneness. Gen Aronda, who served as Chief of Defence…
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Chief of Joint Staff Policy and Strategy for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF), welcomed a distinguished delegation from the National Defence College of the Bangladesh Armed Forces War College at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya today. This significant meeting underscored the commitment of both…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has emphasised the need for African countries to work together to address regional security challenges. Speaking to a delegation of Directing Staff and Students from the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, Maj Gen Bakasumba who represented the Chief of Defence Forces said that “African solutions…
The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, has announced the retirement of 236 junior and non-commissioned officers (NCOs). During the pre-retirement documentation ceremony held at the division’s headquarters in Gulu city on September 7, 2024, Brig. Gen. Busizoori urged the retirees to leverage their extensive military…
