The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development and also in charge of Micro Finance Hon Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, flagged off the 44th Army Week (AW) and Tarehe Sita (T6) Marathon in Kyotera district. After participating in and completing the 8km marathon, Hon Kasolo urged residents in the Masaka Greater Region to…
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Major General Felix Busizoori, has called on leaders in Northern Uganda, particularly in Amuru District, to prioritise identifying and addressing the challenges affecting their communities. Speaking at the launch of the Defence Forces’ Tarehe Sita Week activities at Amuru District headquarters, Maj Gen Busizoori emphasised the need for proactive…
The 5 Infantry Division, together with other sister forces, has joined hands to celebrate the 44th Tarehe Sita by conducting a community cleaning exercise in Lira City. The event, which took place at the city’s main market and bus park, was attended by local leaders and members of the business community. The Deputy Commander…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) Air Force has planted over 12,000 trees at Kwewanga Forest Reserve in Nkumba as part of this year’s Tarehe Sita celebrations. The event was officiated by the Senior Presidential Advisor on the Environment, H.E. Dr. Gilbert Bukenya, who commended the UPDF for supporting Uganda’s development initiatives. Dr. Bukenya…
Residents of Ssembabule and Bukomansimbi districts have applauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their intervention through live saving medical services. They commended the medical for their hard work, timely operations, and dedication to their duties. Lt Col Dr Joseph Mwesige, the team leader in the area, revealed that the medical team has conducted…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has donated an assortment of items to different communities in Lwengo Lwengo district as part of its ongoing efforts to give back to communities in the Greater Masaka region while celebrating the 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary. The items included a delivery bed for Kinoni Health Centre IV, reflector jackets…
The Deputy Commander of Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, has urged Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces troops to maintain discipline and uphold the army’s image while on deployment in Somalia. “Discipline, commitment, and maintaining the UPDF’s image will see you through this mission,” said Maj Gen Takirwa during the flag-off ceremony of Battle Group…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has been praised for its exceptional Civil-Military Cooperation, earning it the reputation of a “pro-people’s army.” Miss Nakyanzi Sarah, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Masaka, lauded the UPDF for its strong collaboration with local communities. She expressed gratitude on behalf of the district for various CIMIC projects and…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has joined the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in activities to mark Army Week in the Greater Masaka region. Speaking at the launch of a training and experience-sharing initiative at PEWOSA SACCO in Kabula, Lyantonde District for selected SACCOs in the region, the Chief Executive Officer, WSACCO,…
Residents of Kalisizo Town Council have today expressed their gratitude to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for Cleaning their town ahead of the 44th Army Week and Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations in Greater Masaka region. “Thank you so much for showing us that kind heart. We are relieved from this rubbish and…