Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) - Page 4

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

‘Dr Muganga’s Brutal Arrest’ A Blow In The Face of President Museveni’s Directives on Torture, Human Rights Abuses By Security Agencies

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday confirmed having Dr Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, one of Uganda’s leading private higher institutions of learning. The army Spokesperson Brig

September 3, 2021

Crime

UPDF Hunts Second Suicide Bomber Targeting Gen Lokech Burial

The joint intelligence security forces on Thursday arrested a suspected suicide bomber who was allegedly planning to blow up mourners at the funeral of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen.

August 27, 2021

Crime·Security

Fallen Bush War Hero Maj Gen Rwabantu Eulogized As Fearless Fighter

The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbadi has described the late Maj Gen Stephen Rwabantu as a senior and professional cadre who during the different battle exploits was known to be

August 11, 2021

News·Security

UPDF Issues Shoot to Kill Orders Against Armed Warriors Resisting Disarmament

Amudat: The UPDF 3rd Division Commander Brigadier Joseph Balikudembe has issued shoot to kill orders against any warrior who puts up resistance during the ongoing disarmament exercise. Brigadier Balikudembe issued the orders

August 9, 2021

Security

Sad! UPDF’s Bush War Maj Gen Rwabantu Alias ‘Gonya’ Dies

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) reserve force deputy commander Maj Gen Stephen Tumusiime Rwabantu alias Gonya has died. Rwabantu RO/081 joined the bush war in 1981 together with Brig Taban Kyabihendwa

August 8, 2021

Health

Retiring UPDF Officer Who Saved First Family During NRA War Cries Out To President Museveni For Promotion

A Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) officer at the rank of Colonel, who saved President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Family during the National Resistance Army (NRA) liberation war, has cried

August 6, 2021

Security

Three UPDF Officers Arrested Over Extortion While Enforcing Lockdown

Three Uganda People’s Defense Force-UPDF soldiers are in trouble in Busia district for allegedly extorting money from residents in the guise of enforcing the COVID-19 preventive measures. They are Odongo Oragi No.

July 6, 2021

News

Gen Katumba’s Attackers Still Hiding In Bukoto, Ntinda Area – Security Agencies

Security personnel from the joint intelligence and operations teams believe that assassins who riddled Gen Edward Katumba Wamala’s military vehicle with bullets on Tuesday morning are still hiding within Bukoto and Ntinda

June 2, 2021

Security

UPDF Lt. Col. Nyakaisiki Carol Under Fire For Using Her Position To Sort Family Affairs, Intimidate Relatives

Lt. Col. Nyakaisiki Carol Basalisa, who is involved in a bitter property wrangle with her relatives, has landed in hot soup after it emerged that she is using her positon as a

March 1, 2021

Crime

Four UPDF Soldiers Injured In Somalia Helicopter Crash

The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) has launched investigations into circumstances under which its helicopter crashed on Friday in southern Somalia injuring four Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers. In a

February 8, 2021

Security

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Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) - Page 4

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

‘Dr Muganga’s Brutal Arrest’ A Blow In The Face of President Museveni’s Directives on Torture, Human Rights Abuses By Security Agencies

UPDF Hunts Second Suicide Bomber Targeting Gen Lokech Burial

Fallen Bush War Hero Maj Gen Rwabantu Eulogized As Fearless Fighter

UPDF Issues Shoot to Kill Orders Against Armed Warriors Resisting Disarmament

Sad! UPDF’s Bush War Maj Gen Rwabantu Alias ‘Gonya’ Dies

Retiring UPDF Officer Who Saved First Family During NRA War Cries Out To President Museveni For Promotion

Three UPDF Officers Arrested Over Extortion While Enforcing Lockdown

Gen Katumba’s Attackers Still Hiding In Bukoto, Ntinda Area – Security Agencies

UPDF Lt. Col. Nyakaisiki Carol Under Fire For Using Her Position To Sort Family Affairs, Intimidate Relatives

Four UPDF Soldiers Injured In Somalia Helicopter Crash

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