A boda boda rider Paul Mugerwa has been arrested and detained at Kawempe police station over alleged illegal possession of a Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) chain commonly known as dog tag. Mugerwa, a resident of Kiganda Zone in Kawempe Division, Kampala was arrested by police officers deployed at Paniafrica Company Limited when they saw…
Global paints has been one of the leading partners with the UPDF during the Tarehe Sita celebrations as the Army carries out various outreach activities to the communities. Mr. Bashir Lweese the production Manager of Global paints has handed over eight hundred liters (800) of paint to Col. Twaha Kanyoma to help them in renovating…
The UPDF 1st infantry Division commander Maj Gen Samuel Kawagga has presided the hand over ceremony of the 1st Division Second in command between the outgoing Brig Gen Joseph M Balikuddembe to Brig Gen Julius Biryabarema. While presiding over the function, Maj Gen Kawagga said he was happy that Gen Dembe had successfully completed his…
The newly deployed UPDF AMISOM Sector One Commander Brig Richard Otto has visited the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) based at KM50, Lantabur and Arbiska respectively. The sector commander was visiting the FOBs for the first time since his take over of sector one command and control on the 19th…
Col Stephen Ebulu the UPDF recruitment team three leader covering northern region told the youthful candidates who turned up to be recruited into UPDF, that the number one disease to avoid as they enter the force is corruption. “It is important to preach corruption in every gathering including those who want to join service of…
The Minister of Defence And Veteran Affairs Hon Adolf Mwesige And Hon Hassan Ali Mohamed the Defence Minister of Federal Government of Somalia have today 6th December 2019 held a meeting aimed at improving the bilateral relations in Defence matters between both countries. The two ministers who met at the Ministry of Defence headquarters -…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen David Muhoozi, has flagged off 2414 troops of Battle Group 29 heading to Somalia to serve under African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for the next 12 months. The function was held last evening at Peace Support Operation and Training Center (PSO-TC), Nakaseke. Gen Muhoozi told the battle group…
Brig Kayanja Muhanga has handed over 2Division Command and Control to the newly appointed Division Commander Hon.Brig. Francis Takirwa. The colorful ceremony was presided over by the UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen David Muhoozi who hailed Brig Kayanja Muhanga for his selfless service to the nation and called on Hon. Brig Francis Takirwa to…
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen.David Muhoozi has urged all parents to always make their children the first soldiers before joining the army by imparting discipline and morals at their young age. The CDF made the remarks during the end of year children’s party, which was held at 2nd Division headquarters in Makenke Mbarara District. …
The President of Uganda who doubles as the commander of Chief of the armed Forces, His excellency Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on December 2/2019 replaced his trusted blue eyed Maj. General Paul Lokech from the position of Chief of staff Air force barely after serving close to five months. TheCapitaltimes has learnt that new…
