The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) continues to undertake several civil-military activities like cleaning towns, establishing health outreach camps, sensitizing masses on the need for patriotism, and constructing new or refurbishing old infrastructure, among others, in Ibanda district. This has brought both the military and civilian communities together as the army celebrates its birthday on…
The 4 Division Court Martial presided over by Colonel George Nambafu convicted and sentenced four civilians who were found guilty of possession of war materials, a sub-machine gun (SMG) a preserve of armed forces contrary to section 03(1)-(2)a-b of the firearms act Cap 299. Prosecution adduced evidence that it was the weapon in the…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has called up people to work together and maintain the peace in the country for social and economic transformation to progress. He said,” We all need to work together in harmony and love one another because Uganda is our country, and we need…
Hundreds of Kazo district residents are flocking to medical camps to receive free medical services provided by the UPDF’s Chieftaincy of Medical Services in the ongoing week-long symbolic activities to commemorate the 42nd Tarehe Sita Anniversary in Greater Mbarara. “The numbers are big because of the trust they have in UPDF,” said Lt Col Dr.…
Brig Gen Bonny Bamwiseki the 4 Division commander has launched Tarehe Sita activities in the Division Area of responsibility, joining the rest of the country in a week-long Tarehe Sita activities to Mark the 42nd anniversary of the peoples’ army – the UPDF. The jovial commander told the gathering at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital that…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande has today visited some of the families of the founding members of the Front for National Salvation, (FRONASA) in Isingiro district. The families visited included Catherine Baguma, the widow of the Late Baguma Asanasio. The FRONASA coordinator in the general…
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs Gen David Muhoozi has today reiterated Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commitment to continue working with the population to preserve peace and security. “UPDF will never desert the population in whatever circumstances,” said Gen Muhoozi while launching the 2023 Tarehe Sita activities in Mbarara District. He added that…
To mark their 42nd National Birth, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics have today continued to re-clarify the pro-people character of the army by fostering harmony between the army and civilians. This has been evidenced at both Mbarara Municipal Health Center IV and Nyakayojo Health Center III – Mbarara City, where UPDF medics are involved…
The construction of a two-classroom block at Rwemikoma Model Primary School in Kazo District which was earmarked to benefit from the 42nd Tarehe Sita Anniversary projects nears its completion and will be handed over on 5th February 2023. Prominent personalities like the Late General (Rtd) Elly Tumwine, General (Rtd) Joram Mugume, and Sam Rwakoojo are…
The Minister of State for Animal Industry Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Dr. Bright Rwamirama has today implored all those who participated in the liberation struggle to continue supporting efforts to preserve peace. This, he said today, during the launch of Tarehe Sita and Defence Forces Week activities at Isingiro District Headquarters. “I’m here today…