The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has decorated 27 General and 39 Senior Officers following their promotion at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. Presiding over the ceremony on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the Deputy CDF and Inspector General of the UPDF,…
Uganda is set to begin construction of veterans’ projects in Mozambique after securing funding for the first phase of the programme aimed at preserving the historical ties between the two countries. The initial phase will involve the construction of a dormitory at the former training barracks in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado Province, as part of a…
A delegation from Mozambique’s Ministry of Veterans Affairs has visited veterans’ projects in the Bugisu Sub-region, and Uganda’s efforts to support former service members to build sustainable livelihoods after military service. The delegation visited veterans’ projects in Mbale, Bulambuli and Bududa districts, where it observed income-generating activities including beekeeping, commercial farming, piggery, agro-processing, animal-feed production…
The Senior Management Committee of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) has assessed major petroleum, industrial and agricultural projects in the Albertine Graben, with a focus on investment, infrastructure development, environmental protection and local economic empowerment. The two-day assessment was led by OWC Deputy Chief Coordinator Brig Gen Godfrey Muwanguzi, who urged investors to adhere to project…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met with American actor and musician Tyrese Gibson to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at promoting Uganda’s tourism sector, harnessing the country’s economic potential, and building a strong, mutually beneficial partnership. During their engagement, the Fast & Furious star…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) concluded the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter‑Forces Drill Competition at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, with Special Forces Command (SFC) claiming overall victory, followed by the 3rd Infantry Division. Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in remarks delivered by the Deputy CDF and Inspector General,…
The Special Force Command (SFC) has emerged the overall winner of the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The competition brought together personnel from various formations and services of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), who competed in foot drill, arm drill,…
A delegation from the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Senior Management Committee, led by Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operations Brigadier General Godfrey Muwanguzi, is conducting a two-day visit to the Albertine Graben to assess developments in Uganda’s oil, gas and petroleum sector. The visit is aimed at giving the OWC leadership first-hand knowledge of key petroleum…
Security agencies in Gulu intercepted a truck carrying 500 bags of charcoal along the Kora Abiri-Layibi route and distributed the confiscated consignment to local residents. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Regional Police Commander for Aswa West, SSP Fred Ahimbisibwe. Following the seizure, the 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, ordered…
Uganda is hosting a delegation from Mozambique for a week-long bilateral engagement aimed at advancing cooperation in combatant and veterans’ affairs. The meeting, being held in Kampala, is themed “Advancing Uganda-Mozambique Cooperation in Combatant/Veteran Affairs and Development Space.” Welcoming the Mozambican delegation, General (Rtd) Ivan Koreta said the relationship between Uganda and Mozambique was built…