Malawian Civil Servants’ SACCO Gains Insight From Wazalendo SACCO Exchange Visit

In a continued effort to foster collaboration among African cooperatives, Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) hosted a high-level delegation from Malawi’s United Civil Servants’ SACCO (UCSSACCO) for a benchmarking mission aimed at enhancing cross-border knowledge exchange. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mr Waliwa Francis, the Malawian team was received at WSACCO’s Kiwatule headquarters…

UPDF Leaders Review Final Stages Of Mbuya Hospital Project

Senior leadership of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the nearly completed UPDF National Referral and Teaching Hospital in Mbuya, focusing on construction progress and installation of medical equipment ahead of its official commissioning.   Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, who chaired the visit, urged officers to thoroughly evaluate the facility,…

Maj Gen Okello Praises Uganda-UK Diplomatic Ties During NDC-U Study Tour In London

Major General Francis Okello, Commandant of Uganda’s National Defence College (NDC-U), has lauded the robust diplomatic relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, crediting it for deepening military cooperation. The remarks came as he led the NDC-U’s third cohort on a study tour to the UK Ministry of Defence headquarters in London. “We chose the…

Maj Gen Bakasumba Reaffirms UPDF’s Capacity To Tackle Evolving Security Challenges

The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has highlighted the transformation of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a professional force, citing its structured organisation and growing capacity to execute operations and respond to evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Defence Intelligence and Security headquarters in Mbuya today during a meeting with…