May 03
East Africa: Ugandan Defense Minister Pledges Continued Support for Eastern Africa Standby Force
Uganda's unwavering commitment to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) was reaffirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth.… Read more »
April 24
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Addresses Troop Promotions, Military Strategy
In a momentous ceremony held at the main military base in Mbuya on Tuesday, the Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, presided over the… Read more »
April 18
Uganda: SFC Soldier Jailed for Life for Aggravated Robbery
Crime and punishment | A military court has convicted a Special Forces Command (SFC) soldier of murder and handed him a life sentence. Read more »
April 16
Uganda: Challenges Arise in Civilians Tried in Court Martials in Uganda
In a significant development within Uganda's legal landscape, the spotlight is now shining on the intricate challenges surrounding court martials involving civilians. Read more »
April 08
Uganda: Let Muhoozi Rid Army of Corruption, Impunity
Late last month, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took over as Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), with predecessor Wilson Mbadi being assigned the docket of State minister for Trade,… Read more »
March 20
Uganda: Museveni to Remove Army From Fishing Communities
President Museveni has promised to withdraw the army from the water bodies and hand over the administration of fishing communities to the "elders". Read more »
February 22
Uganda: As Museveni Gets Special Message From Sudan's Al-Burhan
H.E. Malik Agar, the Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, this afternoon, led a delegation to meet and deliver a special message from… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Uganda: UPDF Soldiers Filmed Flogging Suspected Thief Charged, Remanded
Five UPDF soldiers who were recently captured on video flogging a suspected thief have been arraigned before the 505 brigade unit disciplinary court and charges related to torture… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UPDF EACRF Troops Preparing to Withdraw From DRC
The Ugandan army(UPDF) contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) has started preparations to withdraw from eastern DRC where they have been on a peacekeeping… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: UPDF Intensifies Apaa Land Evictions - 6 Dead in Ethnic Conflict
The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has escalated its efforts to evict individuals believed to have encroached upon the disputed Apaa land. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Uganda: 'We Wont Listen to Naysayers' - UPDF On Lukwago's Comments On Kampala Road Repairs
The UPDF has said they will not listen to words of commentators about the ongoing works to repair Kampala roads by the Special Forces Command engineering regiment. Read more »
November 19, 2023
Uganda: Four Killed After Turkana Warriors Violate Museveni Order On Guns
Four Turkana warriors from neighbouring Kenya have been put out of action in Moroto after violating a directive by President Museveni banning them from entering Uganda with guns. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Uganda: UPDF's Wazalendo Sacco Contributes Towards Busoga Royal Wedding
The Ugandan army, UPDF's Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has contributed shs5 million towards the upcoming Busoga royal wedding set for November, 18, 2023 in… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Uganda: UPDF Contingent in DR Congo Gets New Deputy Commander
The UPDF contingent under the East African Community Regional Force(EACRF) has welcomed Lt Col Frank Tumwesigye as its new deputy commander. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Commissions Marine Pier in Mayuge, Paints Rosy Picture of Uganda's Security Capabilities
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has commissioned a Marine Pier at the Sustainable Base in Ntokoro,… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Uganda: Gen Katumba Wamala Awarded Honorary Doctorate
The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has been conferred with an honorary doctorate of Doctor Letters of Nkumba University. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF's 403 Brigade Gets 60 New Housing Units
The Deputy Commander of Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has commissioned a total of 60 housing units at the 403 Infantry Brigade headquarters in Matany Sub-county, Napak… Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Sudan: Nimule-Juba Highway Placed Under Siege As Military Demand Salary Increment
The South Sudanese Joint Command Council (JCC) has imposed a siege on the Nimule-Juba highway and ordered residents of Nimule and surrounding areas to evacuate before any military… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Uganda: UPDF Soldier Jailed for Life for Shooting Dead Two Colleagues, Injuring Five Others
The UPDF Mountain Division Court Martial sitting at Muhooti Barracks in Fort Portal City, Kabarole District has sentenced a soldier to life imprisonment after being found guilty of… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Uganda: Who Are the UPDF Officers Museveni Has Promoted ?
President Museveni who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces in Uganda has promoted 50 UPDF officers between the ranks of second lieutenant and Colonel. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Promotes 50 UPDF Officers
President Museveni who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces in Uganda has promoted 50 UPDF officers between the ranks of second lieutenant and Colonel. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Uganda: Gen Mbadi Urges UPDF Air Force Officers to Guard Reputation of Institution
The Chief of Defence Force (CDF), Gen Wilson Mbadi has urged UPDF Air Force officers to desist from dangerous tendencies that can lead to damaging the reputation of the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Uganda: Opposition MPs Protest Exemption of UPDF Soldiers From Wealth Declaration
Members of Parliament from the opposition have raised objections to the proposed exemption of UPDF officers from publicly declaring their wealth through the Inspectorate of… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Uganda: Security Hails Killing of Top ADF Commander Who Planned 2021 Kampala Bombings
Security has described as a big achievement, the killing of Meddie Nkalubo and ADF commander by airstrikes by the UPDF inside DRC. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Uganda: Soldiers to Declare Wealth Through CMI, Says IGG Kamya
The Inspector of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, has announced that a new portal is being created where soldiers will declare their wealth through the Chieftaincy of Military… Read more »