UPDF medics bolster combat readiness with advanced trauma skills in Somalia

Fifteen UPDF medics in Somalia gain advanced trauma care skills through UN-supported training, strengthening their preparedness for medical emergencies in ...

President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police

Gen. Kayihura defends tenure as Police Chief, reflects on life after dismissal

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

19/04/2025

President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police LYANTONDE, Uganda — Former Inspector ...

The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga inspects troops before they headed to South Sudan

UPDF denies using chemical weapons in South Sudan

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/03/2025

The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga inspects troops before they headed ...

Col. Deo Akiiki, then UPDF deputy spokesperson, addresses reporters at the Uganda Media Centre during a press briefing. (PHOTO/File)

CDF Gen Kainerugaba names Deo Akiiki new military aide

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/02/2025

Col. Deo Akiiki, then UPDF deputy spokesperson, addresses reporters at the Uganda Media Centre during a press briefing. (PHOTO/File) KAMPALA, ...

A portrait of Maj. Gen. David Oyite Ojok, a key figure in the overthrow of Idi Amin in 1979, is displayed as his daughter Hon. Linda Agnes Auma honors his memory.

Daughter pays tribute to fallen father, Maj. Gen. David Oyite Ojok

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/12/2024

A portrait of Maj. Gen. David Oyite Ojok, a key figure in the overthrow of Idi Amin in 1979, is ...

President Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba outlines vision for UPDF modernisation

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

24/10/2024

President Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba (PHOTO/Courtesy) KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, says the country's ...

! Colonel Paddy Ankunda, top graduate of the National Defence College's second cohort, takes the reins as ACDIS-DEIA

Colonel Paddy Ankunda Appointed Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/10/2024

! Colonel Paddy Ankunda, top graduate of the National Defence College's second cohort, takes the reins as ACDIS-DEIA Kampala, Uganda ...

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