Daily Archives: 14 July 2026

Defence Leadership Aligns Priorities As UPDF Strategic Retreat Concludes

RetreatBy KASUMBA 14 July 2026 Leave a comment

The annual defence strategic retreat has concluded, with the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, presiding over the closing session on Monday. He was joined on the final day by the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, and the Minister of State for Veteran Affairs, Hon. Dr. Huda Abason Oleru.…

Lt Gen Bakasumba Hails Growing Defence Cooperation Between Uganda And Mali

Diplomatic RelationsBy KASUMBA 14 July 2026 Leave a comment

The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has commended the growing defence cooperation between Uganda and Mali, calling for closer military cooperation between the two countries. Lt Gen Bakasumba made the remarks on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces while hosting a delegation from the…