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Gen. Muhoozi Mandates Arrest of Traffic Violators Among Military Personnel

The UPDF Military Police Traffic Department has augmented the Uganda Police Force’s traffic division to address driver indiscipline, following public complaints. Their efforts include curbing the unauthorized use of military attire to intimidate traffic officials and ensuring compliance with military procedures among UPDF drivers. The UPDF Military Police Traffic Department has reinforced the Uganda Police […]

UPDF Releases Shortlist for 2024 Recruitment

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has announced the shortlisted candidates for the 2024 recruitment. The lists are accessible online and at regional offices, with the recruitment process running from July 1 to July 14, 2024. Following a successful application submission exercise for candidates aspiring to join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), the UPDF has […]

UPDF Hands Over Bariire FOB to Somali National Army Under ATMIS

UPDF, under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, formally handed over the Bariire Forward Operating Base to the Somali National Army. This marks the seventh base transferred to the Somali government as part of ATMIS’s troop drawdown. On Saturday 15th June, 2024, the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF), operating under the African Union Transition […]

Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga Advocates for Responsible Resource Management in UPDF

During the handover and takeover at the UPDF’s Land Forces Headquarters, Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga called on officers to manage resources diligently, linking it to the success of the UPDF’s mission. The Commander of Land Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, advised officers on Wednesday to take the management of resources allocated to them seriously. He […]

Security and Traffic Plans in Place for Martyrs Day Celebrations

Roads around Namugongo have been closed and traffic diverted ahead of the June 3rd Martyrs Day to manage the influx of pilgrims and ensure security. Key routes have been designated for pedestrians or rerouted for motorists. Patrick Onyango, Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, advised early travel planning to avoid congestion. Some roads have been closed ahead […]

General Kainerugaba and His Counterpart from Mali Concur to Enhance Defence Cooperation.

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, yesterday met with his Malian counterpart, Chief of General Staff Maj. Gen. Oumar Diarra, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe. The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of General Staff Maj. Gen. Oumar Diarra and other officers at the Special […]

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Met the EU Envoy to Boost Security Ties

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, met with EU Ambassador Jan Sadek on May 30, 2024, to discuss enhancing security cooperation and regional issues. The meeting, attended by senior military officials, builds on prior discussions held in Entebbe last year. Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba with the EU Ambassador to Uganda, […]

Maj Gen Bakasumba Meets Russian Defense Attaché, Discuss Enhancing Cooperation

The Chief of Joint Staff, Major General Jack Bakasumba, has held talks with Kampala-based Military and Air Attaché at the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Colonel Nikolay Pavlov at the Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya The Chief of Joint Staff, Major General Jack Bakasumba with Military and Air Attaché at the Embassy […]

Museveni Commissions 774 Officer Cadets at Kaweweta Training School

President Yoweri Museveni, Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), commissioned 774 officer cadets who completed a year-long training at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta. The cadets, part of the 2023/24 intake, included 28 from Tanzania and Mali. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence […]