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UPDF Commandos Launch Successful Raid on LRA Camps in Central African Republic

The Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF), alongside South Sudanese and Central African Republic security forces, conducted a successful early morning raid on three Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) camps in the Central African Republic. The operation, which took place east of Sam Ouandja, resulted in the destruction of the camps and the capture of significant equipment. […]

Police to Bridge Education Gap with New Schools for Officers’ Children

The Police have announced plans to open a new senior secondary school and vocational institution by 2026, aiming to support the education of their officers’ children. The first facility will be located in Kikandwa, Wakiso district, and will adhere to government education standards. This initiative also includes efforts to reclaim existing Police-founded schools. In an […]

Eastern Africa Standby Force Convenes In Uganda To Boost Conflict Prevention And Early Warning Capabilities

The East African Standby Force (EASF) has convened in Uganda for a three-day conference with vital stakeholders from Early Warning agencies, to enhance regional collaboration towards conflict prevention and resolution, boost situational awareness, and develop a coordinated response to emerging threats and crises, particularly within Uganda, Yesterday 19th August 2024. East African Standby Force In […]

President Museveni Commends Graduates of Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Training

President Yoweri Museveni oversaw the graduation of 298 Counter Terrorism Warriors and 58 Special Tactics trainees from the UPDF School of Military Intelligence and Security in Migyera. The graduates completed nine months of rigorous training, and President Museveni praised their perseverance despite limited resources. President Yoweri Museveni, who also serves as the Commander in Chief […]

UPDF Builds Infectious Diseases Surveillance Laboratory at Mbuya

The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) have built a state-of-the-art biosafety-level 2-plus laboratory in Mbuya aimed at modernizing its health facilities. The facility that was launched on Monday, August 12th, 2024, is the first of its kind among armed forces in the East African region. Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces […]

Deputy Chief Justice Buteera Calls for Integrity and Fairness in the Judiciary

Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera emphasized the importance of integrity within the Judiciary, warning against bribery and partiality among judicial officers. Speaking at a Judiciary Thanksgiving Service in Kampala, he highlighted the role of fair-minded judges in maintaining public trust and justice, and called for collaboration with the Church in promoting alternative dispute resolution methods. […]

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Meets RDF Leadership to Boost Defense Cooperation

Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba visited the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters, where he was welcomed by RDF Chief of Defence Staff Gen. MK Mubarakh. The discussions between the two delegations focused on improving bilateral defense cooperation, with an emphasis on strengthening historical ties and advancing ongoing training projects. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaaba and […]

UPDF Expands Footprint in Teso and Karamoja with New Brigade Headquarters

The Third Infantry Division of Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) got 204 acres of land from Kapelebyong community for the establishment of a newly created brigade headquarters to boost security, peace and foster development for the people of Kapelebyong district in Teso and Karamoja Subregions. Kapelebyong LCV Chairperson, Francis Akorikin and a community member show […]

UPDF Engineers to Construct First University in Bunyoro Region

The government of Uganda has tasked the UPDF Civil Engineers Brigade with constructing Bunyoro Region’s first university in Hoima city. Introduced to the site on August 7, 2024, the UPDF team, led by Lt Col Peter Kidemuka, will begin with project design, site clearing, and infrastructure setup. The Engineers Regiment Commander at the Uganda Peoples’ […]

UPDF Reports Stability on Uganda-DRC Border, Tourism Continues Unhindered

The security situation on the Uganda-DRC border remains calm, with tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Ishasha sector unaffected. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces confirm that tourist activities, such as gorilla tracking and wildlife viewing, are proceeding normally. The security situation in Uganda on the Uganda-DRC border is peaceful with uninterrupted tourism activities […]