Parliamentary Committee On Defence Engages With Stakeholders In Karamoja Sub-Region

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[metaslider id=”65011″] Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs held a meeting with key stakeholders in Karamoja Sub-Region as part of their visit. Chaired by Hon Okeyoh Peter, Member of Parliament for Bukooli Island constituency in Namayingo district, the committee met at Moroto Council Hall on Thursday, 24 August.   “We are here to…

Eastern Africa Standby Force Convenes In Uganda To Boost Conflict Prevention And Early Warning Capabilities

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The East African Standby Force (EASF) has convened today in Uganda for a three-day conference with vital stakeholders from Early Warning agencies.   The aim is to enhance regional collaboration towards conflict prevention and resolution, boost situational awareness, and develop a coordinated response to emerging threats and crises, particularly within Uganda.   This Kampala meeting…

Commitment And Hard Work: Brig Gen Nyakikuru’s Call To Newly Promoted UPDF Officers

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In a recent ceremony at the 10 Marine Battalion Headquarters in Entebbe, Brig Gen Asaph Nyakikuru, the Deputy Commander of the Special Force Command (SFC), urged newly promoted army officers to significantly enhance their dedication and effort in service to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).“Promotion is the advancement from the current rank to the…

Uganda And Zimbabwe To Strengthen Defence Ties To Tackle Regional Security Threats

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Leaders from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Zimbabwe Defence Forces met today for the annual bilateral security meeting to strengthen defence ties to tackle regional security challenges.   The meeting occurred at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya.   Major General James Birungi, Chief of Defence Intelligence and…