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The UPDF comprises four services: Land Force, Air Force, the Reserve Force and Special Force Command. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the Chief of Defence Forces
Kampala, Uganda
Joined March 2020
UPDF 2 Infantry Division Triumphs Over RDF in Rwanda Friendly Match
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division football team defeated the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Infantry Division in a tightly contested friendly match at Ubworoherane Stadium...
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UPDF Joins Indian Community to Mark 79th Independence Day
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined the Indian community in celebrating India’s 79th Independence Day at the National Forensic Science University – Uganda Campus in Jinja. Speaking at...
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UPDF Officers Trained on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Legal Training Centre in Jinja has passed out 23 participants who completed a two-week course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Human Rights. The...
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UPDF Recruitment in Apac Turns Tragic with Death of Applicant
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in Apac District ended in tragedy on Friday when a 22-year-old applicant collapsed and died shortly after completing a mandatory...
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Lt Gen Kavuma Commends UPDF Peacekeepers During Maiden Visit to UNGU-XI
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The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit...
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38 Arrested in Budaka Over Fake Academic Papers
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Thirty-eight people were arrested on Thursday at Budaka District Headquarters for presenting forged academic documents during the ongoing Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) recruitment exercise in...
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UPDF Recruitment in Lango Sub-Region Yields 226 Successful Recruits
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in the Lango sub-region has produced 226 successful candidates out of hundreds who turned up for screening, with several disqualified...
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Kamuli Recruits Begin UPDF Training After Official Flag-Off
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Eighty-two successful recruits from Kamuli District have been officially flagged off to Kaweweta Recruit Training School in Nakaseke District, marking the start of their journey in the Uganda...
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EAC Defence Intelligence Chiefs Pledge Stronger Regional Security Cooperation
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Defence and Military Intelligence Chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) have renewed their commitment to enhancing regional security cooperation, information sharing, and operational effecti...
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UPDF Recruits In Karamoja Advised To Embrace Discipline And Patriotism
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Newly enlisted Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel in the Karamoja Sub-region have been urged to uphold discipline, patriotism, and healthy lifestyles as they prepare to begin training....
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UPDF Recruits in Alebtong and Otuke Challenged to Uphold Discipline and Team Spirit.
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The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Alebtong District, Mr Matthias Lutwama, has called on newly selected Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruits to embrace discipline, teamwork,...
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U.S Envoy to Somalia Commends UPDF Troops for Bravery and Professionalism
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The United States Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Richard Riley, has hailed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia...
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East African Community Military Intelligence Chiefs Called to Deepen Cooperation Against Regional Security Challenges
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East African Community Military and Defence Intelligence Services have been challenged to deepen collaboration to address the increasingly complex security environment facing the region and the...
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Lira RDC Calls On New UPDF Recruits To Serve With Discipline And Integrity
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Successful candidates in the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise have been urged to uphold discipline, integrity, and dedication to national service. The appeal was...
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Gen Kainerugaba, Russian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Ties
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The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with His Excellency Vladlen Semivolos, the Russian Ambassador to Uganda, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on...
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Thirteen Arrested in Kagadi Over Forged Academic Papers in UPDF Recruitment
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Thirteen people have been arrested in Kagadi District for presenting forged academic documents during the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. The arrests followed...
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SRCC Commends UPDF Troops on Maiden Visit to AUSSOM Sector One
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The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), H.E. Ambassador El Hadji...
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AUSSOM Force Commander Applauds Troops for Major Victory in Bariire
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The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised joint forces for successfully recapturing Bariire town from Al-Shabaab...
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Three Nabbed in Kitgum Over Bribery During UPDF Recruitment
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Three individuals have been arrested in Kitgum District for allegedly attempting to bribe officials during the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. According to Team...
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Gen Kainerugaba Holds Talks with South Sudan President Salva Kiir, Visits UPDF Troops in Juba
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