Government Tables Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
UNGU XI Commander Urges Troops to Uphold Professionalism and Vigilance in Somalia
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on
South Sudan: What if Uganda hadn’t intervened
By Ambassador Henry Mayega It’s the most tantalizing “what if” Uganda hadn’t intervened to stop the most recent fall out between President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and his VP, Riek Machar. Africa’s and the world’s youngest country has, over the years, been engulfed in bouts of unrest; the years
UPDF Medics Sharpen Battlefield Skills with Specialised Training in Somalia
Fifteen Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course in Somalia, designed to boost their ability to deliver swift and effective medical support in conflict zones. The specialised training was conducted by The Development
Maj Gen Richard Otto Appointed New UPDF Intelligence Chief
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Major General Richard Otto as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). Otto is the current Mountain Infantry Division Commander in Fort
UPDF secures topographic mapping equipment worth 10.9 billion from Russia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recently received a consignment of topographic mapping equipment worth USD 3 million (Shs 10.9 billion), donated by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defence. The equipment was officially handed over at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. Major General Sergey Marchuk, head of
UPDF’S United Nations Guard Unit Launches Blood Donation Drive
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia, on Friday launched a blood donation campaign aimed at boosting blood supplies in the mission area. The campaign was officially launched at the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Level 1
UN Security Officials And UNGU Commanders Convene To Bolster Mission Safety In Somalia
Security stakeholders in Somalia convened for a high-level briefing aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing safety measures in the mission area. The meeting, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in Mogadishu, was chaired by the United Nations Principal Security Adviser (PSA), Mr Joseph Katuramu. It brought
Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Kiir-Machar Political Wrangles
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in South Sudan for a meeting with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Museveni’s visit comes in response to an invitation from President Kiir. “I have arrived in South Sudan at the invitation of His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit. I look forward to our
UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Foster Resilience and Cooperation
Female soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have been urged to uphold resilience, discipline, and cooperation in their peacekeeping duties. During a meeting at the UNGU headquarters in Mogadishu, Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Peter Ruyogoza Barigye emphasized the
