The Bulomarer District Commissioner, Mr. Muhidin Khalif Alio, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under ATMIS mandate for their contribution not only towards the restoration of peace and security in Somalia but also the wellbeing of Somalis. He said this while attending the joint security meeting at ATMIS Forward Operating Base…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Forces of Congo (FARDC) in a joint operation killed one Allied Democratic Forces terrorist in the areas of Maserekwede in Ituri Province. The ongoing operation aims to completely flush out the terrorists who have split into groups of 5-7 from the…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has donated an assortment of items to female residents of Katakwi district to mark the International Women’s Day celebrations in the district. The items included; 518 packs of reusable sanitary pads and 139 standard maama kits worth ten million shillings. The Katakwi Resident District Commissioner, Major (Rtd)…
Leaders from Karamoja, Sebei (Republic of Uganda) and West Pokot (Republic of Kenya) have expressed commitment towards peacebuilding and co-existence following the signing of a joint communique on mediation and consultations between the Pokot of West Pokot County (Kenya), Pokot of Amudat, the Sabiny, the Pian of Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk districts. This follows a…
The President of the Republic of Uganda, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the Chief of Defence Forces, the UPDF fraternity the Right Honourable Prime Ministers emeritus, Members of Parliament, brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen. I’m deeply honoured to be with you today as you celebrate the 13th Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Service…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has cautioned Officers in the Force to desist from all forms of corruption that may tarnish the name of the UPDF. President Museveni was speaking at the 13th annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving that was held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds…
The Joint Chief of Staff Major General Leopold Kyanda has noted that the establishment of the Office of the Coordinator National Vital Assets and Strategic Installations comes at a time when the government needs to protect all its vital assets and strategic installations and fill the gaps that expose the country to potential harm. …
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) commenced a two-day Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) workshop at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya in preparation for its 18th AGM, which is scheduled to take place on 25th March 2023 in Gaddafi Barracks. During the opening of the workshop, Brigadier General Abdul Rugumayo,…
The Chief of Staff – Reserve Force, Brigadier General Mwanje Ssekiranda, has stated that the transfer of Officers in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces is a normal and healthy practice that ensures accountability by outgoing officers to the institution. He made these comments during the handover/takeover ceremony of the Commander Jinja Cantonment office from…
The former UPDF Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom Brig Gen James Kaija, is now the new Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Chief Staff Officer (CSO), headquartered in Kamwokya – Kampala. As he presided over the function, the Deputy Chief Coordinator of OWC Maj Gen Sam Kavuma told both the Incoming and Outgoing CSOs that…