The Battle of Sembabule was the longest battle of the Uganda–Tanzania War. After the victory at Sembabule and its success at Lukaya, the TPDF held the strategic initiative for the rest of the war. After recuperating from the battle, the 205th Brigade moved north and occupied Mubende. The School of Infantry in Kabamba was found deserted and seized without incident. Kampala fell on 11 April. Combat operations in Uganda continued until 3June, when Tanzanian forces reached the Sudanese border and eliminated the last resistance. The TPDF withdrew from the country in 1981.