The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) production and commercial arm, the National Enterprise Corporation has today donated an assortment of items to the Armoured Division. Col Griffins Kantiti on behalf of the Armoured Division Commander Brig.Gen Deus Sande expressed his gratitude to NEC for generously contributing towards the success of the 44th Army Week…
Following the worsening security situation in eastern DRC’s North Kivu region and surrounding areas in recent weeks as a result of major fighting between the M23 Movement and FARDC government forces, UPDF will adopt a Forward Defensive Posture in its area of operation until the crisis passes and normalization is restored. The aim of…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, in collaboration with districts from Greater Masaka, officially launched the regional celebrations of the 44th Tarehe Sita at Ntete Primary School grounds in Ssembabule District. This year’s Tarehe Sita will be commemorated under the theme: “Celebrating the Pan-African Sacrifice in the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy…
The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Jessica Alupo has today officially launched the commencement of activities for Army Week and celebrations for the 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters, Mbuya. Vice President Alupo reflected on the historical significance of February 6, 1981, describing it…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye the Director Defence Public Information to the Rank of Acting Major General due to his excellent long service and representation of UPDF in the public domain. The Ministry of Defence and veteran affairs,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces today received a donation from Zhengtu Mao Animal and Human Drugs Industries Ltd in preparation for the 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary, set to be celebrated in the Greater Masaka Region. The donation included 100,000 sachets of pain relief patches and 5,000 sanitary pads. Brig Gen Michael Kibuye, the Director…
The Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Maj Gen Henry Matsiko, has called on residents of Masaka and Greater Masaka to actively participate in the upcoming 44th Tarehe Sita Army Week celebrations to be held in the region. Speaking at a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, Maj Gen Matsiko emphasised the importance of the…
Ugandans have today been implored to continue joining the money economy to improve their livelihoods. This remark was made by the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces ( UPDF) H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as he officiated at the celebrations to mark the 39th NRM/NRA Victory…
A total of 80 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces officers and men drawn from various formations within the Magamaga cantonment yesterday completed a one-week training course in Land Law and Estate Management at Magamaga Barracks, Mayuge district. The training was conducted by the UPDF Legal Training Centre based in Jinja with the aim of building…
The Director of Civil-Military Cooperation in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Brig Gen Michael Kibuye, has commended Stanbic Bank for its consistent support towards the Tarehe Sita celebrations. He made the remarks while receiving donations from Stanbic Bank today at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Mbuya. Stanbic Bank’s contributions included 10 delivery beds and…