UPDF to Recruit 11,500 Soldiers

UPDF to recruit 11,500 soldiers

Major General Felix Kulaigye, Director of Defense Public Information. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has announced a nationwide recruitment of 11,500 new soldiers this month. Major General Felix Kulaigye, Director of Defence Public Information, announced at Mbuya Military Headquarters that applicants will submit their applications through the UPDF website from July 7 to July 11, 2025. Kulaigye sa…

UPDF to Recruit 11,500 for Regular Forces and Professional Units

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a major nationwide recruitment exercise targeting 11,500 Ugandans, beginning Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11, 2025, according to Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye, Director of Defence Public Information. The drive seeks to enlist both regular forces and professionals, including teachers, IT specialists, engineers, and Air Force officers, to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities and promote…

UPDF Set To Recruit Over 11,000 Personnel Ahead Of 2026 Elections

By Spy Uganda The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a nationwide recruitment exercise to enlist 11,545 Ugandans into the armed forces. The recruitment, scheduled to run from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11, 2025, aims to strengthen the UPDF’s capacity while offering disciplined and qualified citizens an opportunity to serve their country.…

UPDF eyes over 11000 candidates in new recruitment exercise

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will conduct a recruitment exercise for 11,500 qualified citizens for regular forces and professionals, scheduled to take place from Monday, 7 July 2025, to Friday, 11 July 2025. The recruitment process, which will be conducted in two phases, will require all aspiring candidates to submit their applications online. Applicants will need to submit a passport photo, academic documents, and a national ID. Ac…