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UPDF Conducts Air Force Defence Cadet Course

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has started conducting Air Force Cadet Training in its Uganda Air Force College located at Nakasongola Military Cantonment. The Deputy Commander of UPDF Air Forces (D/CAF), Maj Gen Katsigazi Tumusiime, has presided over the course opening

August 22, 2020

Crime

Horror: Islamic Militant Group Al Shabaab Attacks Somalia Hotel, 15 Dead

Fifteen people are dead and more than 20 are being treated in hospital following a deadly attack by militants at a seaside hotel in Somalia. Militant group al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Elite Hotel in Lido beach,

August 17, 2020

Security

Col.Katungi Takes Over Military Police Command

Col Keith Katungi has officially taken over as Commandant Military Police from Brigadier William Bainomugisha at Makindye Military Police headquarters. Presiding over the ceremony, the Commander Land Forces Lt Gen Peter Elwelu thanked the outgoing for the job well done for having

August 14, 2020

Security

LDUs To Resume Operations To Curb Increased Urban Crime

The Uganda Defense Forces (UPDF) with other security agencies have resolved to redeploy the Local Defense Unit following an increase in night crime around the country especially in the urban centers. Brig.Flavia Bwekwaso , UPDF Spokesperson has released a statement revealing that

August 11, 2020

News·Security

Full List: Gen. Museveni Moves 29 Top UPDF Officers Ahead Of 2021 Elections

In the latest UPDF reshuffle, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is commander in chief of armed forces has made changes in army deployments. Maj. Gen. Innocent Oula who is also UPDF representatives in Parliament has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director, National

August 1, 2020

News·Security

Just In : M7 Names Former SFC Boss Maj.Gen Nabasa As Somalia Contingent Commander

In the latest UPDF reshuffle, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is commander in chief of armed forces has made changes in army deployments. Maj. Gen. Innocent Oula who is also UPDF representatives in Parliament has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director, National

August 1, 2020

News·Security

Well Served: Three UPDF Generals Retire After 35 Yrs In Service

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has discharged three of its officers after serving for more than 35 years of service. The Three; Maj Gen Eric Mukasa (RIP) represented by the family, Brig Gen Tumusiime Nyakaitana and Brig Gen Geoffrey Mujuni, were today

July 29, 2020

Health·News·Security

Covid-19 Stalls Construction Of Shs130 Bn Mbuya Military Hospital At 56%

The Minister of Defence & Veteran Affairs Hon Adolf Mwesige has led a team of senior leaders from the Ministry and UPDF to inspect the on going works at the UPDF National Referral Hospital at Mbuya Hill.The construction,which is now at 56%

July 27, 2020

News·Security

CDF Gen.Muhoozi Flags Off UPDF Aviation Unit To Battle Alshabaab Terrorists

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF, Gen David Muhoozi, has flagged-off a UPDF Aviation Unit due to deploy under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The unit under the command of Col Moses Amanya

July 22, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Brutality: UPDF Takes LDUs For Fresh Training Course

The Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen Sam Kavuma, has launched training of Local Defence Unit Personnel starting with those of Lubaga Battalion. The launch took place today at Kakiri Barracks where all the personnel of the 10 Battalions of the LDUs

July 20, 2020

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