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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

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

August 1, 2020

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

August 1, 2020

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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

July 29, 2020

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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

July 27, 2020

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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

July 22, 2020

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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

July 20, 2020

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UPDF Division Court Martial Members Sworn In

Members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) Division Court Martial (DCM) for General Headquarters that sits in Bombo barracks have sworn in to serve for a one-year term having been appointed

July 9, 2020

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Covid-19: Gen.Kyanda Tours Luzira Grounded Ships,Lauds Market Venders

The Chairman of the Security Inter Agency Joint Task Force (IAJTF), Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda has commended the market vendors operating at Port bell market and the management of the inland

July 3, 2020

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Sad! Brig.Twesigye Passes On After Falling In Bathroom

Uganda People Defense Forces Brigadier General Victor Twesigye has died. Twesigye died on Thursday morning after he, according to the defence spokesperson, Brigadier Richard Karemire, slid in the bathroom in his home

July 2, 2020

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Just In: UPDF Mourns Fallen Bush War Hero Gen. Erick Mukasa

Maj. Gen. Eric Mukasa, the chief of staff of the Reserve Forces in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has died. Gen. Mukasa breathed his last Friday morning at Nakasero Hospital, according

July 2, 2020

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