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The UPDF comprises four services: Land Force, Air Force, the Reserve Force and Special Force Command. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the Chief of Defence Forces
Kampala, Uganda
Joined March 2020
Thank you members of the UPDF Council for electing me to represent you in the 11th parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
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These messages going around, threatening Ugandans are contemptible. Ignore them. We will defend you. Go about your business. Your safety is guaranteed.
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Report any LDU soldiers who attempt to enter your houses to authorities.
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UPDF has never been this determined to fight an invisible enemy. We will defeat #COVID19UGANDA .
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Today is my first day in the office of the Chief of Defence Forces of UPDF having taken over from Hon. Gen David Muhoozi. I thank H.E The President for trusting me with this enormous responsibility of commanding the mighty UPDF.
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Let's tune in tomorrow 8pm to get an update on covid 19 from H.E the President
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Meeting with EAC CDFs in Nairobi to craft out ways for ensuring regional peace and security in our region
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We will not betray your trust put in us.
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Wishing a joyous & peaceful Christmas to all citizens of our great nation. Let us come together to celebrate the spirit of love, unity, and hope, and reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform to safeguard our freedoms. Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄
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During curfew, at night, soldiers should look for those civilians walking along the roads, not inside the houses.
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HE the President has appointed Maj Gen Richard Otto as the new Commander of Mountain Division and, thereby, Commander of Operation Shuuja.Maj Gen Dick Olum is heading to the South Sudan Stabilisation Mechanism, replacing Maj Gen Otto who has been representing Uganda.
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Promotions And Confirmation In UPDF
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Gen Salim Saleh Applauds Parish Revolving Fund Success In Acholi Region
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This allegation in the media that I stormed out of a meeting of security chiefs on Wednesday that was discussing the bomb attacks in Kampala this week is completely false. No such a meeting happened at all. Detractors will not derail us from defending our people and the nation.
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" This afternoon, we meet a team from Uganda National oil company at my office . We discussed a wide range of strategic areas of National interest"
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The incident in which some members of the press were assaulted yesterday by some of our soldiers is regrettable. And on behalf of UPDF I apologize for this behaviour. Their actions were not sanctioned nor justified.
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UPDF Celebrates First Batch Of Chinese And Arabic Language Course
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Uganda beautiful scenes are immense
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UPDF Marathon team's Pte Cheptoyek Ruth and Sgt Chebet Emily secured podium spots after clinching Silver at bronze in the 42km Marathon at the Africa Military Games in Abuja. #AfricaMilitaryGames #TeamUganda #TeamUPDF
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Today 20/8/2024, UPDF commandos, in coordination with SSPDF and CAR security forces, launched an operation against three camps belonging to Joseph Kony in the Central African Republic, East of Sam Ouandja.
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Bad discipline of some LDUs will be punished. Don't allow any LDUs to enter your houses.
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I presided over the graduation ceremony of the MI24 attack helicopter engineers and Officer Basic induction courses at Uganda Air Force College in Nakasongola.
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It is important that we re-introduce national service. Most of our young people need a dose of patriotism. #SpotlightUg.
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EAC Armed Forces Urged To Collaborate As Field Training Exercise Concludes In Rwanda.
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Gen Kainerugaba arrives in Algeria for Bilateral Talks
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We will do all we can to overcome any difficulties that attempt to spoil our relationships with the media.
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Egypt's President Hosts Gen Kainerugaba
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Uganda And Rwandan Defence Chiefs Meet In Kigali After Swearing In Fete
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A great journey for 42 years. Happy Tarehe Sita celebrations to you all, officers and men of the mighty UPDF!.
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Maj Gen Don Nabasa Hands Over Command Of 3 Infantry Division To Brig Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma
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Gen Kainerugaba Discusses Military Cooperation with Algerian Counterpart
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On behalf of the entire UPDF family, I extend our sincere condolences to the UPDF family and to the family of the late Hon Gen Elly Tumwine upon the demise of the honorable General. His contribution to the liberation of this country will forever be remembered. RIP General.
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UPDF Welcomes The World To Kasese For Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon
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General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Hails Uganda-Ethiopia Military Ties
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Gen Kainerugaba Applauds UPDF Successes In Operation Shujaa And Somalia Transition
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CDF Chairs Inaugural Meeting For Gen Aronda Nyakairima Memorial Lecture
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Chief Of Joint Staff Receives First-Ever Chinese Military Advisor To Uganda
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Gen Kainerugaba Concludes Algeria Visit, Paves Way for Enhanced Military Cooperation
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Joined fellow EAC Chiefs of Defence Forces in Arusha on Wednesday to adopt an exit plan for the EAC Regional Force from Eastern DRC. We discussed withdrawal modalities, guided by the preceding Heads of State summit on the way forward regarding the situation in Eastern DRC
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Today a media team from Uganda and I visited the Level 2, hospital of ATMIS in Mogadishu, maned by UPDF doctors and medical staff. A very professional team that we met. Bravo Dr. Nansubuga the CO and your team. You make Uganda proud.
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Promotions And Confirmation Of Ranks In UPDF
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Gen Kainerugaba Commends JICA’s Respectful Development Assistance To Uganda
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Chief Of Defence Forces Pays Tribute To Late Colonel (Rtd) Lauben Mugenyi
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CDF Meets Czech Republic Delegation
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"Today, I had the privilege to address over 270 local leaders from Karamoja subregion who are attending an ideological orientation course which we hope will change their world outlook. I emphasized to them the importance of supporting security efforts in pacifying Karamoja by
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We will investigate this matter and take appropriate action on all those who were involved.
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Table mountain in our Karamoja
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UPDF runs the biggest SACCO in the country and this has been a source of affordable credit for our soldiers.
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We need to create an enabling environment for prosperity and for national development. We must be prepared to defend our country and our prosperity all the time. This we can only do while working with the people. #SpotlightUG.
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Gen Kainerugaba Visits Algeria’s Air, Navy Forces
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South Sudan's CDF Emphasises Unity With Ugandans At Dinner With Gen Kainerugaba
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Uganda's Contingent Praised For Outstanding Performance In Field Training Exercise
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Gen Kainerugaba, Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Discuss Growing Ties
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Uganda Receives FMD Vaccine Manufacturing Equipment Worth $700,000 From Egypt
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Gen Kainerugaba Hosts S.A. Military Chief To Dinner, Reflects On Decade-Long Friendship
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EU Special Envoy Meets CDF, Hails UPDF Role In Regional Peace
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The swearing in ceremony for H.E The President will pass. We have prepared very well in terms of security. The invitations have been restrictive especially due to covid19 and we call upon Ugandans to understand this.
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Uganda Receives Second Batch Of Foot And Mouth Disease Vaccines From Egypt
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Ugandan And Congolese Forces Successfully Rescue 23 ADF Abductees, Including 13 Minors
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Uganda And Kenya Strengthen Defence Ties For Regional Stability
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Uganda Receives More Foot And Mouth Disease Vaccines From Egypt
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Junior Staff College Graduates 86 Officers, Including Four from Gabon
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Algerian Military Chief Hosts Gen Kainerugaba to Luncheon
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Last night, the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted participants from the National Defence College, India, to dinner at the Ndere Cultural Centre. He was represented by Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda.
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Uganda-UK Ties: Envoy Highlights Sandhurst Military Course As Crucial Aspect
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Maj Gen Richard Otto, Commander of the Mountain Division, has officially opened the @Wazalendo05_Ug Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) Building, a three-storey commercial property, boasting a rental space of 1,161.45 square metres in Fort Portal City.
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Ugandan Defence Attachés Urged to Advance National Interests Abroad
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The UPDF will also perfect the capabilities to mitigate emergencies and natural disasters, consolidate efforts to provide foundation security, by supporting sister security agencies to avert reactionary political upheavals. #ThisCountryUganda.
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River Nile Banks Burst, Cutting Off Pakwach Road. Due to heavy rainfall, the Tangi River, a tributary of the River Nile, flooded and submerged the Nwoya-Pakwach road.
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There are many things we can do with you the media to advance the security of our country.
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Maj Gen Nabasa Urges Continued Focus On Karamoja Peace Efforts
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UPDF Strengthens Mission Planning In Somalia Workshop
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The UPDF is well-represented at Ateker Reunion Festival 2024 in Soroti City. This year's theme, "Celebrating Shared Heritage, Forging a Path Towards Peace, Prosperity, and Cultural Renaissance," is particularly significant as it highlights importance of unity and cultural pride.
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Maj Gen Nabasa Calls For Continued Security Focus In Karamoja Region
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“Joint Training Promotes Common Understanding Of Security Challenges,” State Defence Minister Tells Kimaka Graduands.
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Gazetted uniforms, hats and other military gear are for the disciplined forces. For distinction and for uniformity.Those wearing them are engaging in an illegality.
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