One will be forgiven if they read or got the opening sentence in Article 208 of the Constitution wrong. It reads, “There shall be armed forces to be known as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
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Masaka UPDF commander Maj Gen Deus Sande dies suddenly
What you need to know: Maj Gen Sande, who gained public attention around 2020 for remarks perceived as partisan during his tenure as an army man, was promoted last year. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence ...
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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 ...
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UPDF deputy commander land forces, Gen Takirwa dies
What you need to know: He served as the commanding officer of the Second Division of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces in Mbarara, Western Region. Known for his strategic acumen and dedication to the ...
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