Security Forces Praised For Orderly Eviction of Nomadic Pastoralists

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has applauded security teams in the West Nile and Acholi sub-regions for their coordination, transparency, and professionalism in enforcing the Presidential directive on the eviction of nomadic pastoralists, commonly known as the Balaalo. Speaking at a review meeting on…

Uganda Moves to Strengthen Implementation of Biological Weapons Convention

The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540. This follows the first-ever Biological Weapons Convention workshop held in Kampala, Uganda. This landmark event marked the first visit to Uganda by the Chief of the BWC Implementation Support Unit based in Geneva,…

UPDF Troops Urged to Uphold Accountability and Discipline for a Stronger Force

The Commander Jinja Cantonment, Brig Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye, has called on Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers to embrace discipline, honesty, hard work, and accountability to enhance the effectiveness of the force. He made the remarks while officiating at the graduation ceremony of three military courses – the Basic Stores Management Course, Drivers Refresher Course,…

Uganda Launches Final Planning Phase For Disaster Readiness Drill OKOA MAISHA

The Final Planning Conference (FPC) for the highly anticipated Command Post Exercise (CPX) OKOA MAISHA has officially begun at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (HQ URDC) headquarters in Jinja. Spanning three days, the conference was formally opened by Brigadier General Earnest Nuwagaba, Commander of HQ URDC and Director of the Exercise. Addressing participants, Brig Gen…