Major General Richard Otto, the Commander Mountain Division has said that the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces remains committed to maintaining peace and stability both within Uganda and across the region. He explained that this commitment is the reason for Operation Shujaa just as previously done in Somalia and South Sudan, to enhance regional security.…
The Resident City Commissioner of Masaka, Mr. Ahamada Washaki, has emphasised the significance of Tarehe Sita, particularly the events of 5th February 1981, when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and 41 other patriots travelled through Masaka on their way to attack Kabamba. Their journey, he said, faced a setback when their pick-up vehicle got a…
Hundreds of residents turned up for free medical services during a two-day health camp organised by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 1 Infantry Division at Namayuba Health Centre IV and St. Yusuf Church of Uganda in Gobero, Wakiso District. The initiative was part of the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. During the camp, residents were…
The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has underscored the importance of ideological training in mentoring regional and national leaders at all levels. She made the remarks today during a lecture delivered to youth and women leaders from Greater Masaka who are attending an ideological empowerment retreat at Sacred Hearts Primary School, Kyamusansala in…
Brig Gen (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande has called on the youth to adopt valuable lessons from the four-acre model, as chamapioned by the Commander-in-Chief across the country. He made he call today during cleaning activities at Ntusi Town Council, Ssembabule District. Brig Gen Rwashande urged the youth to seize the opportunity presented by the peaceful…
A delegation from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), consisting of four Quran reciters and one official, is in the Holy City of Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in the 10th edition of the International Quran Competition for military personnel. Uganda’s team will compete in the 10, 5, and 3 Juz categories,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces medical teams have performed over 100 surgeries in Lyantonde and Lwengo districts as part of the activities to mark the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. Lt Col Dr Godfrey Ngobya, the team leader of the UPDF medical team in the two districts, said “Surgical cases handled included hernias, hydroceles, goitres, and…
Leaders and residents of Lyantonde District have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their dedication not only to national security but also to community service through civil-military activities. Speaking during a town cleaning exercise in Lyantonde Town Council, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Asaba David Nkojo, applauded the UPDF for its…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today been recognized for maintaining discipline as a pro – people force that fought to liberate Ugandans from bad leadership. “I genuinely thank UPDF, irrespective of rank and file, for maintaining discipline. The respect you have for the civilian authority has made UPDF exist now and forever,” emphasized the…
The Minister of State for Youth and Children affairs Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his vision in establishing the National Resistance Army (NRA), now Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in 1981. He credited the NRA for leading a revolutionary struggle that pacified Uganda, which…