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Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Holds High-Level Talks with South Sudan Counterpart on Regional Security Cooperation

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defense Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, held discussions with South Sudan’s military leader, Gen. Santino Deng Wol, focusing on regional security and strengthening military cooperation. The meeting, held at Uganda’s Defense Intelligence and Security Headquarters, included senior UPDF leaders and South Sudanese military officials. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, […]

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Honors Samora Machel at Mozambican Armed Forces Day in Maputo

Uganda and Mozambique share a strong historical bond through the friendship between Mozambique’s founding president, Samora Machel, and Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. In his book “Jesus’ Africa,” Museveni recalls informing Machel of his son Muhoozi’s birth, which coincided with the 1974 Portuguese Revolution, marking the collapse of colonial rule in Africa Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Honors […]

President Museveni Advises Retired UPDF Generals to Invest Wisely, Celebrates Their Service and Patriotism

President Yoweri Museveni, while addressing the retirement ceremony of five UPDF Generals at State House Entebbe, advised them to wisely invest their retirement packages in long-term assets. He emphasized the importance of avoiding financial waste and recounted his efforts to secure fair benefits for retiring soldiers. President Yoweri Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda […]

UPDF Inaugurates 16th Edition of CDF Cup, Emphasizing Physical Fitness and Unity Through Sports

Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga inaugurated the 16th CDF Cup Tournament, organized by the Mountain Division, where 19 UPDF formations will compete in football and netball over two weeks. Emphasizing physical fitness as key for military readiness, Lt Gen Muhanga encouraged youth to prioritize exercise. Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga inaugurated the 16th CDF Cup Tournament organized […]

Military Officers Urged to Apply Training Skills for Professionalism and Effective Service

At the graduation of 101 military officers from a four-month Grade III staff course at Jinja’s Junior Staff College, Kefa Nangeso, dean of studies at the National Defense College-Uganda, urged officers to apply their training in their deployments, emphasizing the UPDF’s professionalism and global recognition. The dean of studies at the National Defense College-Uganda-NDC Kefa […]

Uganda and Bangladesh Boost Military Cooperation Through Strategic Exchange

Uganda and Bangladesh have strengthened their military ties through a strategic knowledge exchange during a meeting at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya. Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, the Chief of Joint Staff Policy and Strategy for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF), hosted a distinguished delegation from the National Defence College of […]

Joint Forces Rescue Women and Children From ADF Terrorists

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint operation rescued five women and five children from the Allied Democratic Forces terrorist group in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday 9th September 2024. In a coordinated operation, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the […]

Gen. Muhoozi and Dutch Ambassador Meet to Enhance Relations

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba of Uganda and Ambassador Frederieke Quispel of the Netherlands met at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters to discuss and reinforce their countries’ bilateral cooperation. Both expressed a commitment to strengthening their relationship. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba presenting a copy of President Museveni’s autobiography to H.E. Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of […]

Police Urge Calm Amid Investigation into Bobi Wine’s Wakiso District Injuries

Police are conducting a detailed investigation to determine how Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, was injured during a September 3 incident in Wakiso District. The Police stress that final conclusions will rely on medical and professional reports. Despite public criticism, the Police urge patience, as the investigation progresses. The Police have announced their commitment to […]

CID and ODPP Pledge Commitment to Uganda’s Socio-Economic Transformation

Top officials from Uganda’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have pledged to drive socio-economic transformation through effective investigations and prosecutions. The director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Major Tom Magambo addressing the media at CID headquarters Kibuli on Tuesday September 3, 2024. (Photo credit […]