From a ragtag rebel force, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has transformed over four decades, professionalising its ranks, expanding its capabilities, and playing a pivotal role in national ...
The UPDF has built a visible presence across many aspects of Ugandans’ daily lives. After the promulgation of the 1995 Constitution, the military largely retreated to its barracks, focusing on its ...
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda’s 2026 general ...
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UPDF trains Somali National Army troops in specialised weapons use
In a statement shared on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the UPDF said the soldiers, drawn from the 62 Battalion under the 06 Brigade, trained under UPDF Battle Group 43. The programme was conducted at ...
Swahili is the most dominant language in the UPDF, a language that has stood the test of time and weathered various storms. Surprisingly, it has remained in use in the army for more than a century, ...
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