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@MODVA_UPDF
Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces
5 months
UPDF has finally completed crossing the border at Bunagana back to Uganda after withdrawing from the mission area in Eastern DRC. The Ugandan force deployed in DRC under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF). Welcome back home the gallant pan-African Force.
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Our Generals will be facing off with Members of Parliament in a friendly football match this Friday 29th April for the @mkainerugaba birthday cup.
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Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye has been appointed Defence Spokesperson, replacing Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso currently attending National Defence College Uganda. We welcome back Gen Kulayigye to the Office of Defence Spokesperson.
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ATTACK ON UPDF BASE BY AL-SHABAAB IN BUULO MAREER- SOMALIA
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Our own cheering on Catholic Pilgrims from the Jinja Diocese as they cross the Jinja Nile Bridge on their way to Namugongo. Photos by @francis_isano
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PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN UPDF.
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Promotions And Confirmation Of Ranks In UPDF
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Our line up team
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Promotions And Confirmation In UPDF
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We will always remember his patriotic contribution to the revolution. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace
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UPDF recruitment
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The CDF is pleased to announce the promotion of Brig Gen, RICHARD OTTO to the rank of Maj General by the president of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces. Details to follow
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42 years ago, 42 brave souls armed with 27 rifles attacked the Kabamba school of Infantry in Mubende. This attack launched Uganda’s protracted People's war. #TareheSitaAt42
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UPDF has noted with concern a circulating video of one of our soldiers acting out of order against a civilian. The soldier has been arrested & action will be taken against him. UPDF remains a people's army & does not condone such individual barbaric acts against Wanainchi
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Friends Of Muhoozi Team line up.
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HE the President & C-in-C of the UPDF has made the following Appointments, Transfers & Promotions: 1. Colonel Allan Matsiko appointed Commander 303 Brigade. 2. Colonel Asinguza appointed Commander 1 SFG.
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To all our young compatriots who want to join the Great UPDF as cadets, the recruiting teams will be coming soon to your districts. The universal standards are that you must be Ugandan, medically fit and an 'A' level graduate.
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Press Statement
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The UPDF family and indeed the nation woke up to the demise of Maj Gen Dennis Asiimwe The long serving commandant of Engineer's College Lugazi. We commiserate with the family. "Generals never die but they fade away" RIP Gen.
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Today at around 1340hrs, our funeral Van Reg No: H4DF 1532 lost control due to brake system failure at Abayita Ababiri township along Kampala - Entebbe road, ramming into four other vehicles. Traffic Police and our transport department are handling the matter together with the
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Private Kyambadde has been masquerading as a UPDF senior officer at the rank of Major. He is in our custody & will be answering to charges of impersonation & other activities prejudicial to good order & discipline of the UPDF
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Appointments And Promotions
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Deputy Chief of Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Peter Elewlu prays for the nation at the ongoing Tarehesita Thanksgiving ceremony happening at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. For God and My Country 📸: @francis_isano
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Spectacular parade at St. John SSS Wakitaka playground during the 38th NRM Liberation Day in Jinja City
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The CLF Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has today visited the 3rd Infantry Division in Moroto while on a working tour to ascertain the status of troops in tackling the on-going revived efforts towards disarming Karamojong warriors.
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There was an early morning attack on our troops in bulo-marer-Somalia by elements of Alshabaab. We are cross-checking with African Union Transition Mission in Somalia headquaters for more details.
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The most beautiful way to celebrate National Heroes Day is by remembering all the national heroes and taking inspiration from them for a patriotic life. We are proud to be born in a country which is a motherland to many national heroes. A very happy national Heroes day everyone
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Happy birthday our Commander Land Forces! Indeed the whole country is on fire.
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Arinaitwe Rugyendo🇺🇬
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Gen ⁦ @mkainerugaba ⁩ at Kololo: “The country is on fire because of #MKAt48 . Thank you all for supporting ⁦ @updf_ ⁩ . Prepare for more fun this evening at Lugogo where we shall meet. This is not about MK. This is about your country. If we don’t defend it nobody will.”
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UPDF has embarked on producing oxygen, much needed at this moment in time to support covid19 patients. The UPDF mandate does not only stop with protection of our territorial integrity, but also ensures the safety and health of every Ugandan.
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A combined force of UPDF elements drawn from Infantry, Motorized Brigade, Artillery, Armored & Special Forces Command moved into DRC & launched an offensive operation against ADF terrorists.
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Happening now: Col Deo Akiiki, Deputy Defence Spokesperson, giving a press briefing on the infiltration of elements of the Allied Democratic Forces into the country.
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The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Wilson Mbadi arrived in Beni, DRC for today's evaluation meeting of Operation Shujaa. He is accompanied by Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Maj Gen James Birungi, Commander Mountain Division/Operation Shujaa, Maj Gen Dick Olum.
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UPDF Col Michael Hyeroba led the UPDF Contingent to join the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) contingent to pay respect to the fallen KDF peacekeeper under EACRF. He ordered that flags fly at half mast until the deceased soldier is laid to rest
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The National Forensic Sciences University (India) - Jinja based Uganda Campus Director & Professor of Practice, Air Commodore K. R. Thaakar paid a courtesy call on the UPDF Chief of Joint Staff Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda today, 21st Mar 2024. The director briefed him on the progress
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Today, 26th Nov 2022, one of the assailants that carried out the attack on Sentry along Ambercourt road in Gaddafi Barracks where one soldier was killed and two SMG rifles stolen has been put out of action and two stolen guns recovered.
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41 years ago, 42 brave souls armed with 27 rifles attacked the Kabamba school of Infantry in Mubende. This attack launched Uganda’s protracted People's war. #TareheSitaAt41
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Just in: H.E the President and C -in- C of the UPDF has appointed Maj Gen Abel Kandiho as Chief of Joint Staff of Uganda Police Force replacing Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba who has been appointed the Ugandan Delegate to the South Sudan Peace Monitoring Mechanism.
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UPDF troops together with FARDC have for the last 2 days been occupied with community engagement programs with the local communities to bridge the gap left after successful launch of " Operation Shuja" in DRC.
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UPDF fraternity regrets to announce the passing on of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj Gen Paul Lokech. More details to follow. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
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Happening now: #TareheSitaAt41 celebrations at Boma ground Maluku in Mbale City @PoliceUg
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President Museveni Chairs Defence Forces Council Meeting, Launches UPDF Establishment 2021
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UPDF Chief Of Defence Forces Assumes Office
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UPDF- Reserve Force shall conduct a calls up exercise for able bodied reservists /veterans who will form part of Uganda Battle Groups XXXIX and XI. Requirements for Veterans (a) Must have original National ID (b) Discharge certificate (c) Be 55 Yrs and below …1/3
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Explosives found in Nabweru on the road to Kazo. These were to be used today in the city by those planning to paint it red. The media should go and see for themselves.
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"They were young men and women, they were raw with a kind of righteous zeal, a princely nobility. Whatever they lacked in terms of uniforms, guns, boots, equipment, vehicles, the more they made up for in their love, their passion, their bravery and their integrity." Pastor
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Last night 17th June 2023 at 11,30 a group of ADF Terrorists attacked Mpondwe/ Lhubiria SS in Nyabugando Parish Karambi Sub County Kasese District. Our forces are pursuing the enemy to rescue those abducted and destroy this group.
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Warning On Misuse Of Military Attire
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Mr Kibalama Moses Nkonge, founder of @NUP_Ug , hails UPDF doctors for professionalism. UPDF still gives him home based care after discharge from Bombo Military Hospital, on 27th June, 2021, where he was on ICU for two weeks.
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UPDF fraternity regrets to announce the passing on of Lt Gen Pecos Kutesa which occurred today in India. More details to follow. MHSRIEP
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Today at 6:00am, UPDF unit at Zeu in Zombo repulsed an attack by 20 men disguising as forest workers. We captured 02, put out of action 04 & got 01 gun plus bows/arrows. Sadly, we lost 01 soldier (MHSRIP).The group is suspected to be criminals associated to DRC's CODECO rebels
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UPDATE ON OPERATION SHUJAA IN THE DRC
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We have come to learn of the unfortunate incident at Kyanja ring road which led to the demise of Hon Rtd Col Charles Okello Engola this morning. We shall inform the public the details as we jointly investigate the matter.
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The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja today flagged-off the export of military consignments to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea at Entebbe Air base. The consignment included 5,400 Cartons of Armed Forces Uniforms and accessories.
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UPDF MPs did not 'boycott' parliament, but excused themselves from the sitting after wide consultations over the matter.
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Recycled Video On UPDF Recruitment 2022 Exercise
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The Alumni of Nakasongola Army Secondary School led by Mr. Joseph Dodo paid a courtesy call on UPDF Chief of Education, Sports & Culture (CESC) Col Deus K Taremwa yesterday. They donated boxing gloves & pledged to support UPDF boxing club further & their former school.
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Today, we have launched joint air and artillery strikes against ADF camps with our Congolese allies.
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UPDF And FARDC Open New Front Against ADF
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The Commander Land Forces Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has today presided over the handover/takeover of the UPDF 1st Infantry Division Commander at the Division Headquarters in Kakiri, Wakiso District. 1/3
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Earlier today: H.E the President & C in C of the UPDF passed out 6237 Local Defence Personel (LDP) after completing basic military training at Recruits Training School (RTS), Kaweweta. Details to follow…
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H.E @KagutaMuseveni the president and commander in Chief of @_updf has appointed the following Generals. Lt Gen Wilson Mbaddi is appointed CDF and promoted to General. Lt Gen Peter Elwelu appointed DCDF Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is commander Land Forces! Congratulations
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UPDF Flags Off   Contingent For The EAC Armed Forces Day CIMIC Activities In Tanzania
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“I wish to clerify that recruitment into the Air Force is on going across the country along side the LDP recruitment.” @UPDFspokespersn
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Happening Now: Gen WM Mbadi of UPDF and Lt Gen Christian Tshiwewe Songesha of FARDC co-chairing a Joint FARDC-UPDF operations evaluation meeting held in Beni, DRC. @UPDFspokespersn @cdfupdf @DeoAkiiki
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Welcome to the officer's corp of the might UPDF. The drills reflect what our focus is and you are right in there. Karibu Sana wa Ndugu. Let's defend our motherland Uganda, East Africa and Africa with no strings attached. We are simply a revolutionary force.
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SUSPECTED SUICIDE BOMBER ARRESTED
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@mkainerugaba We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us. This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. Well done our gallant soldiers 👏
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Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and a Happy New Year 🎊
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Promotions And Confirmation Of Ranks In UPDF
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Appointment Of Generals And Senior Officers In UPDF
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Defence Organising Committee & Bugweri District Organising Committee visited the widow of the late Hon. Kirunda Kivejinja, Mama Nakafero Deborah Kirunda at her home in Buwabe village in Bugweri district.
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Brig Gen Keith Katungi takes over command of the AMISOM Uganda Contingent In Somalia.
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There are two kinds of heroes. Heroes who shine in the face of great adversity, who perform an amazing feat in a difficult situation. And heroes who live among us, who do their work unceremoniously, unnoticed by many of us, but who make a difference in the lives of others.
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HAPPENING NOW: The body of the fallen Gen Pecos Kutesa has been brought to his home in Buziga and the service is going to be led by Dr Kazimba Mugalu the Arch Bishop of Church of Uganda.
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Just In: HE The President and C-in - of UPDF has made the following appointments. Maj Gen Charles Okidi Deputy Comd Air Force, Brig Gen David Gonyi Chief of Staff Airforce & Col Abdul Rugumayo Deputy CMI. Many congs to the Generals and Senior Officer.
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If modernity is equivalent to wizardly, then I would rather remain backward. In a society with norms, NO one wishes another dead!!! But some people are going to a great length declare the living, dead! What a shame!!!!!
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This morning our MI 24 helicopter developed a mechanical fault while in flight and the pilot made an emergency landing. Fortunately no casualties both to the occupants of the plane and on the ground.
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