The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has commended Maj Gen Dick Olum for his distinguished work in Operation Shujaa, which has enabled the ‘wanainchi’ to continue with their economic and social activities in the areas where the joint forces are operating. “I thank Gen Olum for the work well done. Tour of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), in the ongoing operation, codenamed “Operation Shujaa”, apprehended a commander of the Allied Democratic Forces terrorist group known as Anywari Al Iraq, also referred to as AA. Anywari, an expert in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), hails from Busia…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jackson Bakasumba, has commended the French government for its training support to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), which has significantly enhanced the fight against terrorism. Maj Gen Bakasumba made these remarks as he hosted the French Defence Attaché, Lt Col Yam Chollet, who paid a courtesy visit…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reshuffled key military positions, affecting both the Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa in eastern DR Congo. Major-General Dick Olum has been replaced by Major-General Richard Otto as the Commander of the Mountain Division. Meanwhile, Olum will now lead the South Sudan Stabilization Mechanism. The announcement was made by Col Deo…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), in an intelligence-led operation, have recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that were in a rental house in Kwata zone, Komamboga parish, Kawempe division in Kampala. According to Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, the UPDF Spokesperson, intelligence was collected from residents and the previously arrested ADF terrorists about suspicious individuals…
Female combatants of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been commended for demonstrating their capabilities while on deployment in international missions. “I am pleased with your work in the mission area. You have walked the talk and taken up command roles, combat roles like…
The Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, Major General Henry Masiko has underscored the importance of ideological consciousness in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), stating that the latter is a military of ideological clarity. Today, Maj Gen Masiko presided over the pass-out of 195 Non-Commissioned Officers who completed a three-month Basic Cadre Development Course at…
A delegation from the African Union, led by General Cheikh Dembele, Head of the African Union’s Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, Peace Support Operations Division, today visited the Forward Operating Base in Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. During the visit, General Dembele met with the UPDF Contingent Commander, Brigadier General Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, and local…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has commended the Zimbabwe Defence Forces for their willingness to unite and partner with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in solving the security challenges in their respective countries. Lt Gen Okiding said this as he met with the Chief of Staff-Defence Intelligence of the Zimbabwe…
A total of 177 trainees from Guinea-Bissau, who underwent training in the Very Important Persons and Special Operations Tactics Course, passed out today at the Special Mission Training Centre in Butiaba, Bulisa district. The 16-week training was conducted by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. In his message, the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba,…
