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M7 Cautions LDUs Against Reckless Sex,Booze

The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has passed-out another batch of Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel at Kaweweta Recruits Training School in Nakaseke district. In his
December 22, 2019

Retired UPDF Soldiers Demand 500Bn In Pension Arrears

The outgoing Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veterans Affairs Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Dr Bright Rwamirama said Veterans should not worry about payments for their pensions and gratuity. The Minister said this while concluding his three days meeting with
December 21, 2019

Gen.Otto Takes UPDF Contigent In Somalia

Brig Gen Michael Kabango has handed over command and control of the Uganda Contingent in Somalia to newly appointed Contingent Commander Brig Gen Richard Otto. The colourful ceremony was presided over by the Commander Land Forces (CLF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu who
December 19, 2019

Gen.Gutti Sentences UPDF Officer,3 Civilians To Death

The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye Monday sentenced four people to death on robbery and murder charges. The four machete-wielding men are part of the six-man criminal gang arrested in parts of Masaka region. They are; Rtd Corporal Paul Kiwanuka, Steven
December 16, 2019

2000 LDUs Undergo Fresh UPDF Military Courses

UPDF senior training team has closed a four months refresher course of LDUs at Hima army training school based in Kavera Barracks, Hima town council, Kasese District. The LDUs were picked from northern and Eastern parts of Uganda. In his message, the
December 14, 2019

UPDF,South African Forces To Share Intelligence-Brig.Kandiho

Uganda and South Africa have appreciated the role played by sharing intelligence information in neutralizing global challenges. This was discussed in a meeting between the South African Chief of Defence in charge of Intelligence (CDI) Lt Gen Jeremiah Nyembe and UPDF Chief
December 12, 2019