Parliament from 30th June to 4th July 2026, commenced on a five-day induction seminar for Members of Parliament and ministers to equip legislators with the knowledge, values and procedures required to effectively execute their constitutional responsibilities during the 2026–2031 term. The induction, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala, was officially opened by the Speaker…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division has extended support to the girls’ netball team of Kaddugala Secondary School to facilitate their participation in an upcoming national competition in Gulu. The donation was delivered on behalf of the Armoured Division Commander, Brigadier General Pande Kajuba, by the Division Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Teddy Anena.…
The Government of Uganda received a third group of 255 Ugandan nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks. The returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport, where they were received by Foreign Service Officer Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul, who represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Ogwang said…
Officers and troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been urged to uphold conscious discipline as the cornerstone of professionalism, mission success, and career development. The call was made by Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the Sector One Commander, while addressing personnel…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has challenged senior military officers to evolve beyond conventional combat operations and embrace high-level strategic thinking to effectively counter contemporary global security threats. Lt Gen Okiding made the remarks at the closing ceremony of a rigorous five-day Strategic Exercise (STRATEX 26) for Intake 04 participants…
The Government of Uganda has evacuated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence. The first batch of returnees, comprising 273 people, including 255 adults and 18 children, arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight as part of a government-coordinated repatriation programme. A second group of…
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has said training alongside allied forces fosters togetherness and strengthens Pan-African solidarity. He was speaking today while presiding over the graduation ceremony of Course Intake 21/2025–26 at the UPDF Senior Command and Staff College [SCSC] in Kimaka, Jinja. In his remarks, Hon Kiwanuka congratulated the…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has held a series of bilateral meetings with Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda. The engagements focused on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing regional security collaboration, and expanding partnerships in military health, rehabilitation, and capacity building. The meetings, held at the Ministry Headquarters…
The Commander of the Motorised Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has assumed office as Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Nakasongola Army Secondary School, succeeding Major General David Isimbwa. Maj Gen Isimbwa expressed gratitude to the UPDF leadership, particularly the Commander-in-Chief, for entrusting him with the responsibility of overseeing the school. He thanked…
A team from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Spouses Desk, led by Ms Susan Seruyanga, has visited the spouses of soldiers at the Artillery Division Headquarters in Masindi to assess the progress of empowerment projects under the Presidential support fund. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening savings and credit…