Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF)

March 25, 2024

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Swift Rise to Chief of Defence Forces: A Political Game-Changer in Uganda

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s recent appointment as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) marks a significant milestone in his career, potentially positioning him as one of the fastest-rising army officers in the Great Lakes

Crime

December 14, 2023

UPDF Soldiers Captured on Video Torturing Suspect, Face Court Martial

Three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the

Crime·News·Security

May 26, 2020

UPDF Resumes ‘Shoot To Kill Orders’ Against Armed Karamojong Warriors

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ has cautioned Karimojong Warriors against attacks on military installations. Maj Peter Mugisa, the 3rd Division Army Spokesperson says the UPDF will invoke its powers to protect

Police Recover UPDF Gun from Karamojong Warrior in Moroto

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

June 17, 2024

Crime·Security

Police Launch Manhunt For Assailants Accused Of Murdering UPDF Soldier In Lugazi

The police in Lugazi are currently investigating the murder of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier. The incident occurred on December 31, 2023, and has left the community shocked and alarmed.

January 4, 2024

Crime·Security

Gen. Museveni Gives Update on Uganda’s Intensified Operation Against ADF Terrorists

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has updated Ugandans on the country’s intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists. In a statement issued today, Gen. Museveni who is also the Commander In

December 6, 2023

Security

M7 Orders UPDF To Engage Police,Locals To Fight ADF Rebels

President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to involve the police and the Wananchi in the hunt for criminal elements of the Allied Democratic Force (rebels) terrorizing Ugandans.

October 23, 2023

News

UPDF Officer Sentenced To 40 Years Over Murder

The Fourth Division Military Court Martial has sentenced a Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier to 40 years in jail for the murder of a civilian on Christmas Day at Bondo Military

March 14, 2023

Crime

Over 70 Arrested In Intensified Security Operations Ahead of Christmas

A security swoop has led to the arrest of more than 70 suspected criminals in the Kampala Metropolitan area as security forces intensify their operations ahead of Christmas. The suspects were picked

December 22, 2022

Crime

Community Support Vital In Ending Wildlife Crime – Task Force

The National Wildlife Anti-Crime Coordination Task Force-NWCCTF is calling for community support in the fight against wildlife trafficking and poaching. The task force was initiated in 2018 and launched in 2020 to

December 19, 2022

Crime·Security

Suspected Rustlers Steal Gun From UPDF Officer

The joint security forces in Karenga district have launched a manhunt for suspected Karimojong rustlers accused of stealing a gun from the house of a soldier in an army detachment. The incident

December 12, 2022

Crime

IGP OChola: Security Will Respond To Gun Attacks With Full Force

The Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola and his security counterparts have tasked all territorial commanders to aggressively respond to gun and machete-wielding attackers targeting police officers, soldiers, guards and security

November 29, 2022

Crime·Security

Gen. Museveni Shakes UPDF, Appoints Lt Gen Charles Okidi New UPDAF Commander

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has appointed Lt Gen Charles Okidi as the overall commander of Uganda People’s Defence Air Forces (UPDAF).

November 8, 2022

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Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF)

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Swift Rise to Chief of Defence Forces: A Political Game-Changer in Uganda

UPDF Soldiers Captured on Video Torturing Suspect, Face Court Martial

UPDF Resumes ‘Shoot To Kill Orders’ Against Armed Karamojong Warriors

Police Recover UPDF Gun from Karamojong Warrior in Moroto

Police Launch Manhunt For Assailants Accused Of Murdering UPDF Soldier In Lugazi

Gen. Museveni Gives Update on Uganda’s Intensified Operation Against ADF Terrorists

M7 Orders UPDF To Engage Police,Locals To Fight ADF Rebels

UPDF Officer Sentenced To 40 Years Over Murder

Over 70 Arrested In Intensified Security Operations Ahead of Christmas

Community Support Vital In Ending Wildlife Crime – Task Force

Suspected Rustlers Steal Gun From UPDF Officer

IGP OChola: Security Will Respond To Gun Attacks With Full Force

Gen. Museveni Shakes UPDF, Appoints Lt Gen Charles Okidi New UPDAF Commander

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