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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has underscored the importance of integrating gender considerations in modern peace support operations. Ms-Monica-Musyoni addressing the participants. Courtesy photo  Speaking at the the closure of a ten-day training on Gender in Peace Support Operations at Headquarter Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability, Jinja, the Chief of Staff, Hq URDC, Brigadier General Flavia Byekwaso, highlighted that integrating gender …

Gulu– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has welcomed Brig Gen Paul Muwonge as the new Deputy Division Commander. The incoming and outgoing Deputy Commander exchanging Instruments of Power. The handover and takeover ceremony, presided over by the Division Commander Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, saw Brig Gen Jackson Kayanja handing over office to Brig Gen Muwonge. Maj …

MASAKA– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division has donated 100 bags of cement to support the completion of a hospital structure at Masaka Mosque. The donation was delivered by Lt. Col. Charles Lubega on behalf of the Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Deus Sande, who made the pledge during the Iddi Adhuha celebrations earlier this year. Receiving the donation, …

UPDF Confirms Arrest of Three Criminals Over Impersonation | Voice of Bugerere Home Security UPDF Confirms Arrest of Three Criminals Over Impersonation

KAMPALA– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)has released information regarding the arrest of Mr. Mugwanya Shaban, who calls himself “Major Shaban” UPDF Spokesperson General Felix Kulayigye. (Courtesy photo) According to the statement issued by UPDF Spokesperson, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, Mugwanya is currently in their custody following credible allegations of serious criminal activities, including kidnapping, impersonation, and forgery. “Mr. Mugwanya, …

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 circumstances.   In a sworn affidavit filed in the Civil Division of the High Court on Friday, Lieutenant Colonel Edgar Musasizi, the Director of Civil Affairs at the Ministry of Defence …