Dear readers, on behalf of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and on my own behalf, I take this opportunity to congratulate you on this auspicious 61st Independence Anniversary in the year 2023, themed; – “Sustaining a United and Progressive Nation: Taking Charge of Our Future as a Free Nation.” It is a greatly befitting theme,…
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has lauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for always remembering the support from the population that over the years that made it possible for a small guerilla force to transform into a formidable Liberation Force, whose achievements are a clear testimony that the…
The Deputy Commander Land Forces Major General Francis Takirwa has urged soldiers to ensure the safety and security of Ugandans since the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has developed its operational capacity to tackle both territorial and regional threats. He made the remarks during the pass out of over 555 troops including 180 females who…
Million Trees International Organization (MTI) and Southern Range Nyanza Textile Ltd (NYTIL) have today donated fruit trees and face masks respectively to UPDF to mark the 43rd Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations that will be held in the Busoga sub-region. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in…
The State, according to the Cambridge Encyclopaedia, is defined as a form of political association which in the main enjoys the unique right of being able to use legitimate coercion over a particular territory. The rights and duties of officeholders of the state are set down in law, including constitutional law. Thus, the state…
The Janale District Commissioner, Mr. Abdirahaman Ali, underscored the importance of coordination between security organs in the district to secure people and their properties from the Al-Shabaab. The call was made at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Janale Forward Operating Base (FOB) during the joint stakeholders’ security meeting. “To maintain the…
The top joint security commanders of Disarmament Operation code-named ‘Usalama Kwa’ Wote and senior leaders are up to revitalize security amongst communities in Amudat district and Sebei Sub-region despite isolated security challenges. Annually during long dry seasons, the Pokot pastoralist community of Amudat district faces harsh dry weather conditions which push them to seek…
The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru has commended the retiring senior officers for their brave and devoted service to the country, starting from the NRA struggle and continuing throughout their career in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. She was speaking at the closure of the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and senior leaders remain committed to strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) operations in Karamoja Sub-region. This recommitment was made today at the closure of an Induction Course for CIMIC centre coordinators that was held at Moroto district headquarters. Participants included UPDF General and Senior Officers, Resident District Commissioners…
The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Central African Republic have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Military Cooperation during a bilateral meeting that was held at Skyz Hotel, Naguru. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja said that today marks a milestone…