Venerable Mwiine Mishaki Kihondwa, the Archdeacon of Nshwere Archdeaconry in North Ankole Diocese has praised the Quick Impact Project extended to Nshwere Primary School in Kiruhura District stating that it will significantly boost the performance of pupils in the school. The eight-staff housing unit block, which includes a 2 stance pit latrine and two bathrooms…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Director of Medical Services Brig Gen Dr. Moses Kiyengo has today noted that the UPDF static and mobile medical camps in Ibanda district provide an opportunity for sharing knowledge among health officials. “The purpose of the medical camp is to work with other doctors and share different techniques, improve…
My Fellow Citizens, On the 26th day of January in 1986, the NRA now UPDF ushered in a new dispensation of stability and peace for our country. While announcing the takeover of government and assuming the presidency, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, speaking at the steps of Parliament building, famously stated that: “No one should…
Senior Civil,Political and Security leaders from the districts of Nabilatuk, Napak, Kapelabyong and Katakwi held an inter-district security coordination meeting at Olilim, Katakwi District. Presiding over the meeting the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) for Katakwi, and chair explained the purpose of the joint meeting as an effort to harmonise the security of the two…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined other development partners to celebrate the International Human Rights Day (IHRD) at Layibi Market Grounds, Gulu City, yesterday. Conducted under the theme: “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for all”, UPDF was joined by the Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service, UN Human Rights Commission, ACT Uganda, Hands of Women,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Division Commander, Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe has today warned Karamojong pastoralists to stop burning grass in the Sub region. He said this does not only waste the environment but also increases security threats in the region as pastoralists wonder to secure fresh pasture in the new unburnt…
The GoU has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Forensics science university (NDSU) in Gandhinagar Gujarat India today. The MoU was signed by Hon Vincent Ssempijja the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs on behalf of Uganda while professor JM Vyas the vice chancellor of the NFSU signed on behalf of the…
The UPDF Chief of Personnel and Administration (CPA) Brig Gen Eugene Ssebugwawo has today officiated at the hand and take over function of the office of the UPDF Director Women Affairs (DWA) from Brig Gen Agnes Musoke to Lt Col Betty Musuya Wanyera at the Land Force Headquarters Bombo, Luwero district. Brig Gen Ssebugwawo, in…
Newly appointed Defence Advisors (DAs) have today been urged to maintain discipline and hardwork at their respective Areas of Responsibility (AOR) for the continuation of peace and stability. These remarks were pronounced today by the UPDF Joint Chief of Staff (JCOS) Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda on behalf of the Chief Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson…
The Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today held a meeting with the United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region H.E Xia Huang. The meeting, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala; mainly focused on regional security for the social economic transformation of…