UPDF begins third phase of 2026 recruitment exercise: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has started the third phase of its 2026 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates undergoing ...
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Former Army Commander General Katumba Wamala who has served for 47 years among high-ranking officers set to retire this month
Former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Katumba Wamala is among 1,591 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel scheduled to ...
How to apply for the UPDF recruitment of 10,200 soldiers and what you need
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces is running a nationwide recruitment to bring 10,200 new soldiers into the army, with a ...
Another senior UPDF officer dies en route to colleague’s funeral
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is mourning the sudden death of Major General Deus Sande, the Commander of the ...
Missing Catholic priest in custody, says army
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed that Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest from Masaka Diocese who ...
How security operatives arrested 17 armed suspects said to have participated in a series of robberies in Iganga
Security operatives in Iganga District have arrested 17 suspected members of a violent robbery gang following a coordinated intelligence-led operation ...
EC speaks out on violent incidents during Bobi Wine rally in Gulu
The Electoral Commission (EC) has condemned the violent clashes that occurred during presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (Bobi Wine) campaign ...
Bullets, tear gas, dogs! These make the Pearl of Africa bleed — Katikkiro Mayiga urges calm during campaigns
Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on security agencies to maintain law and order in a non-violent ...
UPDF speaks out on coordinated attacks in Rwenzori Region
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has spoken out about a series of coordinated attacks that occurred on Saturday morning ...
Whoever participated in the illegal parade at the NUP headquarters in Kavule will be brought to court—Army spokesperson Kulayigye
Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) spokesperson Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye has said security forces are not abducting National Unity Platform ...
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