The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), in partnership with government ministries, agencies and humanitarian organisations, have concluded a two-day Concept Development Conference aimed at developing a joint concept for a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) at the Headquarter Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability in Jinja, to strengthen preparedness and coordination in responding to fire disasters. The conference brought…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has returned 16 trucks impounded for allegedly transporting charcoal within its area of responsibility. The trucks were handed back to their owners at Lira Military Barracks in Lira City with caution against engaging in the transportation of charcoal in violation of the Government directive. The Deputy…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in partnership with the Somali National Army (SNA) and Human Smile, conducted a medical outreach in Bariire town, Lower Shabelle Region. The outreach was organised by Human Smile, a Belgium-based international non-profit humanitarian organisation, as part…