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IGP Asks Promoted Officers to Roll Out Sub County Policing Model

The IGP implored the promoted senior officers to ensure their subordinates and superiors are focused on achieving the mission of protecting Ugandans at Police Headquarters Naguru. At Police Headquarters Naguru, the IGP urged the promoted senior officers to make sure their superiors and subordinates are committed to fulfilling the job of defending Ugandans. Speaking at […]

Over 73,000 Guns Fingerprinted in Bold Move to Combat Gun Violence

The Government of Uganda has fingerprinted over 73,000 firearms since 2018 as part of a comprehensive effort to curb gun violence, enhance public safety, and strengthen crime investigations using advanced forensic technology. The Government of Uganda has achieved significant progress in curbing gun violence and enhancing public safety. Since 2018, a remarkable 92% of all […]

500 UPDF Troops Flagged Off for African Union Mission in Somalia

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off 500 troops for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Uganda Military Training and Mentoring Team (UMTMT) which took place at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District, was held on yesterday 3rd December 2024 The […]

UPDF Leads Uganda to Victory at Africa Military Games in Abuja

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) excelled at the Africa Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, earning nine medals, including four golds. Their discipline and skill highlighted Uganda’s prominence in military sports. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) athletes demonstrated outstanding performance at the second edition of the Africa Military Games, held in Abuja, Nigeria, securing […]

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Strengthens Uganda-Japan Ties in Meeting with Minister Fujii Hisayuki

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, met Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Fujii Hisayuki, during his visit to Japan. Minister Fujii emphasized Japan’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and highlighted the importance of dignitaries’ mutual visits. The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii […]

Uganda and Turkey Strengthen Economic and Security Ties

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba of Uganda and Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Fatih AK met in Entebbe to discuss the growing economic and security ties between Uganda and Turkey. Key points included Turkey’s involvement in major infrastructure projects in Uganda, such as the Hoima Sports Stadium and the Standard Gauge Railway, as well as road construction initiatives. Gen […]

CDF Gen. Muhoozi Extends Support to Families Affected by Agago Shooting

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the UPDF extended financial support to families affected by a tragic shooting incident in Agago District, where a UPDF soldier took the lives of three people and injured others. The UPDF expressed regret, pledged justice, and reaffirmed commitment to accountability and community support. Deputy CDF, Lt Gen. Sam Okiding, delivering the […]

Deputy IGP Ochaya Warns of Rising Social Media Misuse Among Teen Girls

Deputy Inspector General of Uganda Police Force, Mr. James Ochaya, has sounded the alarm on a disturbing trend where young girls, some as young as 14, are using social media to seek romantic relationships with older individuals during the launch of the Child and Family Protection Induction Training Curriculum and Manuals in Kampala on Thursday […]

Uganda Observes Remembrance Day for World War I Fallen Soldiers

The British High Commission in Uganda recently held its annual Service of Remembrance to honor Ugandan soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. The ceremony, held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Bugolobi, was attended by Brigadier General James Kinalwa of the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF), representing General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, alongside […]

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Gen Songesa Strengthen Uganda-DRC Security Cooperation

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Gen Christian Tshiwewe Songesa, the Chief of Staff of the DRC Armed Forces, in Kampala to enhance regional security collaboration. View Post Gen Kainerugaba, DRC’s Gen Songesa Discuss Regional Security Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with General Christian Tshiwewe Songesa, the […]