The State Minister for Animal Industry, Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Bright Rwamirama, has commended the people of Lyantonde for their significant role in supporting the National Resistance Army/Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) during the liberation war that brought stability and development to the country. Hon. Rwamirama made these remarks while officiating the district…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for its discipline, professionalism, and contributions to peacekeeping efforts across Africa. Speaking in Kyanamukaka, Masaka District, she highlighted the transformation of Uganda’s global image, emphasizing that the UPDF has become a…
The State Minister for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Hon. Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on Ugandans to actively participate in government programs aimed at boosting productivity and eradicating poverty. Speaking at the launch of Tarehe Sita activities in Lwengo District, Gen Mbadi encouraged citizens to engage in initiatives such as the Parish Development…
Members of Parliament representing the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have donated theatre equipment to Bombo General Military Hospital as part of their efforts to improve healthcare services within the military fraternity. The MPs raised Uganda Shillings 500 million, which was used to develop infrastructure in various military schools and to procure equipment for…
Government Communications Officers have been reminded of the critical role Strategic Communication plays in ensuring national security, socio-economic transformation, and peace in the country. Brigadier General Abdul Rugumayo, the Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, who represented the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security made these remarks during a Strategic Communications Symposium held at…
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s delegation, led by Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, toured several key Algerian military installations on Wednesday with the view of identifying areas of cooperation. The installations included the Higher Warfare College, Staff and Command School, and the Clothing and Bedding…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has concluded his official visit to Algeria, returning home this evening. During his trip, he met with his Algerian counterpart, General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of Algeria’s People’s…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon met with Mr Ando Naoki, the Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Their discussion centred around JICA’s remarkable work in Uganda, past and future projects, including infrastructure development in Kampala, such as Lot…
Major General Don Nabasa, Commander of the 3 Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has called on soldiers to stay focused and dedicated to strengthening a professional force built on the foundation laid by the institution’s founding commanders and leaders. While presiding over the pass-out of 1,225 soldiers who completed various military courses…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) fraternity regret to announce with deep sorrow the untimely deaths of UPDF Generals; Brig Gen Fred Katuita Twinamatsiko, Director Training and Doctrine for the Land Forces and Brig Gen (Rtd) Frank Katende Kyambadde, which both occurred yesterday Friday 13 September…