Uganda: UPDF Deputy Commander Urges Officer Cadets to Embrace Patriotism and Pan-African Values

Officer Cadets of Intake 19/2025 at the Basic Military Training School (BMTS) Kaweweta have been urged to uphold patriotism, nationalism, and Pan-Africanism as guiding principles… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Condemns Western Uganda Attacks, Assures of Peace and Stability

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has condemned the coordinated armed attacks that rocked parts of Western Uganda on Saturday and assured the public that peace and… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Second Infantry Division Holds Route March in Mbarara

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division on Saturday conducted a 30-kilometre route march through Mbarara City in a demonstration of discipline, teamwork, and… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hails UPDF and Security Agencies for Independence Day Parade

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has applauded the UPDF and sister security agencies for staging a "brilliant… Read more »

South Sudan: UPDF Troops in South Sudan Mark Uganda's 63rd Independence Anniversary

Ugandan soldiers serving under Operation Mlinzi Wakimya in South Sudan joined compatriots across the world to commemorate Uganda's 63rd Independence Anniversary in a ceremony that… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Invictus Games Forge Partnership to Support Wounded Soldiers' Recovery

The collaboration was formalized during a meeting at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, where the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Activists Demand Release of Kenyan Colleagues From Military Custody

Human rights lawyers and activists in Uganda have filed a petition in the High Court (Civil Division) seeking the immediate release of two Kenyan political activists, Nicholas Oyoo… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oboth Leads National Firearms Destruction Exercise to Promote Peace and Community Safety

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth, on Saturday presided over a symbolic firearms destruction ceremony at the Junior Staff College, Gaddafi… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Officer Cadets On Discipline, Patriotism, Military Competence

President Museveni has commissioned 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Launches Nationwide Mandatory Long-Distance Route Marches to Enhance Combat Readiness

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a nationwide program of mandatory long-distance route marches for all its divisions, marking a renewed focus on operational… Read more »

Uganda: Defence Minister Urges Ugandans to Prioritise Eye Checkups

State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Huda Oleru, has called on Ugandans to take eye health seriously by seeking regular medical checkups, warning that untreated… Read more »

Uganda: Top Cop Chemusto Appointed As Karamoja Election Zonal Commander

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Francis Chemusto as the Election Zonal Commander for the Karamoja… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation With Sudanese Ambassador

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a strategic meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Uganda, His Excellency Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed,… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye and Judge Baguma Standoff Ends in Another Remand

The standoff between Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and Justice Emmanuel Baguma reached another climax on Tuesday as the High Court remanded Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. Read more »

Uganda: We Must Uphold Civilian Authority Over Army, Says Appeals Court Judge

Justice Fredrick Egonda-Ntende of the Court of Appeal has warned that Uganda risks sinking deeper into militarism and creeping authoritarianism if civilian authority over the army… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi in China for High-Level Military Engagements

Beijing - The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday arrived in Beijing, China, for a series of high-level military engagements aimed at deepening… Read more »

Uganda: Kulayigye Clarifies Kibalama's Whereabouts, Denies Abductions

UPDF spokesperson Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye has dismissed claims that the state abducts citizens, insisting that security agencies only arrest individuals who break the law. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Denies Holding Missing Activist Sam Mugumya

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has told the High Court in Kampala that it is not holding opposition activist Sam Mugumya, who has been reported missing under unclear… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Unveils Uganda's Revolutionary All-Terrain Firefighting Vehicle Prototype

President Museveni has unveiled Uganda's revolutionary all-terrain firefighting vehicle prototype, the "Muliro/Moto Eater", during a high-profile presentation at State House,… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Denies Abductions As NUP Warns of Targeted Crackdown Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Uganda People's Defence Forces has defended the recent wave of arrests targeting members of the National Unity Platform, insisting that the state conducts lawful arrests, not… Read more »

Uganda: Court Remands Five NUP Supporters Over 'Military Parade'

Five more supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of unlawful drilling after being seen in videos conducting a "military-like… Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi Asks UPDF Engineers to Deliver Defence Ministry Headquarters in 11 Months

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) Engineers Brigade to fast-track the construction of the new… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda, Japan Partner to Empower Injured Servicemen and Veterans

Uganda and Japan have launched a new rehabilitation and empowerment initiative aimed at supporting injured servicemen, war veterans, and their families through medical,… Read more »

Uganda: We Do Not Start Wars, We Only Respond to Hostility Against Us - - Kagame

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has sent a clear message to Rwanda's security forces and the international community: Rwanda does not seek conflict, but it will respond decisively to… Read more »

Uganda: SFC Flags Off Teams for 17th Edition of CDF Cup Tournament

The Special Forces Command (SFC) has officially flagged off its Rangers and football team to participate in the 17th edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup Tournament,… Read more »