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The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations on Thursday visited the joint forces operating in Eastern DRC. The joint operation forces, known as Operation Shujaa, comprise the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). […]
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, has announced that this year’s 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations will take place in the Greater Masaka region, marking yet another opportunity for the government and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to give back to the community. The celebrations will be held under the theme: […]
The Chief of the Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has vowed to unearth and crush the corrupt culprits who are finding refuge in the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF). Gen. Muhoozi says due to such culprits in the UPDF and other government agencies, Uganda lost a promising junior officer, Lt. Amon Ariho who claimed […]
January 1, 2025 marked a dark day for the family of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) as a junior officer shot himself dead. The UPDF spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye identified the deceased as RO/13999 Lt Ariho Amon who has been serving in the Engineering Brigade. At the time of his death, Ariho was […]
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Police are investigating a tragic incident which involved a UPDF soldier who shot himself dead. The deceased has been identified as RO/13999 Lt Ariho Amon serving under Engineering Brigade. Ariho is said to have been driving a black car UBJ 493 Q. It is alleged that the incident […]
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has commended the Ethiopian Air Force academy, making a light-hearted comment that he would have considered becoming a pilot if he were younger. An artillery expert, Lt Gen Okiding is passionate about his field, artillery, […]
The Commander of Defense Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted four army officers from the rank of Brigadier General to Major General. The promotion and confirmation news has been issued by the Defence Public Information Officer, Brigadier General Felix Kulaigye. The lucky promoted officers include; Brigadier General […]
One person was on Wednesday confirmed dead after a marine boat on a rescue mission capsized on the flooded Pakwach-Olwiyo road section in Got Apwoyo sub-county, Nwoya District, the army has said. The deceased whose identity is yet to be released was reportedly an engineer. He was one of the occupants of the boats that […]
The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have secured sh50bn for the construction of accommodation facilities for soldiers. The Commander of Fourth Division Barracks Brigadier General Felix Busizoori noted that the fund was secured through the Ministry of Defense to improve the welfare of soldiers and their living conditions within the Barracks. Busizoori explained that the […]
The Fourth Infantry Division Court Martial has sentenced a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer to 52 years in jail for failure to protect war materials. Private Owen Okumu (27) was convicted by the court which sat at the Fourth Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu City between Thursday and Friday. He pleaded guilty to charges […]
