Museveni promotes over 900 UPDF soldiers

"President Yoweri Museveni, Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), addresses leaders at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, announcing new measures to tackle corruption and tax evasion in the country."

President Yoweri Museveni, Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief ...

UPDF medical officers examines one of the youth who turned up for the UPDF recruitment exercise recently. FILE PHOTO

UPDF Announces General Recruitment Exercise for 9627 Regular Forces

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

20/05/2024

UPDF medical officers examines one of the youth who turned up for the UPDF recruitment exercise recently. FILE PHOTO KAMPALA, ...

Brig Gen Cyrus Besigye Bekunda (center) shares a light moment with fellow officers, including Brig Peter Ongiya Candia (left) and Col RC Wakayinja (right), during the passing-out ceremony for combat engineers and explosive experts at the School of Combat Engineers in Karama, Mubende District. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the training of these soldiers, and the officers' presence served as a testament to the importance of leadership and camaraderie in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).

Gen Besigye urges Combat Engineers to Maintain Discipline and Upgrade Skills

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

18/05/2024

Here is a possible photo caption:"Brig Gen Cyrus Besigye Bekunda (center) shares a light moment with fellow officers, including Brig ...

President Museveni has today Commissioned the New NEC Uzima Natural Mineral Water Production Plant in Kakiri barracks, Wakiso district.

NEC Uzima speaks out on Parliament Water Supply Contract

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

22/04/2024

President Museveni last year Commissioned the New NEC Uzima Natural Mineral Water Production Plant in Kakiri barracks, Wakiso district. Major ...

Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) soldiers take part in a parade during the 39th Tarehe Sita Military anniversary in Nakaseke district, central Uganda, Feb. 6, 2020. (Xinhua/Hajarah Nalwadda)

Joy as Parliament approves salary increment for junior UPDF soldiers

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

14/04/2024

Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) soldiers take part in a parade during the 39th Tarehe Sita Military anniversary in Nakaseke ...

UPDAF Deputy Commander Kiggundu Dead!

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

01/04/2024

The Uganda People's Defence Air force (UPDAF) has lost its deputy commander Brig Gen Stephen Kiggundu. According to Uganda People's ...

Museveni commends Sudir for swift construction of Speke Resort Convention Center

by DEOGRATIAS SSEKAKOZI | REPORTER

29/01/2024

President Museveni underscored Sudhir’s commitment as a model for other development initiatives. President Museveni said that the successful and swift ...

PHOTOS: UPDF kills three ADF fighters, rescues children, women

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

22/01/2024

KAMPALA - The Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) say ...

The helicopter was headed to DR Congo after taking off from Ssaka Airfield. According to eyewitnesses, before it crashed, the helicopter hit the roof of two houses before going into flames.

UPDF helicopter bound for DRC crashes in Fort Portal

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

02/01/2024

The helicopter was headed to DR Congo after taking off from Ssaka Airfield. According to eyewitnesses, before it crashed, the ...

For the past two weeks ATMIS Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) engineers, officers and partners from Bankroft Global Development have detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) implanted by Al-Shabaab militants, graded and compacted the road with tractors to ensure it is accessible, safe, and secured for movement of people and goods.

Induction Programme Equips Newly Rotated African Union Transition Mission in Somalia Officers for Mission Readiness

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

04/11/2023

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in Somalia serving under African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Twelve staff officers recently deployed ...

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