The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, today received a delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) during a courtesy visit at the Ministry headquarters in Mbuya. The delegation was led by Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the EASF, who called on the minister for a familiarisation…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) have been awarded medals in recognition of their service in securing United Nations premises and supporting peace and stability in Somalia. The medals were presented by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Somalia, James Swan, during a ceremony…
The former Commander of the Armoured Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Major General Deus Karachi Sande, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kacuro Village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Ndorwa East County, Kabale District. The fallen General, who passed away on February 11, 2026, due to respiratory complications, was…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has concluded a two-week delegates’ training and pre-Annual General Meeting workshop in preparation for its 20th Annual General Meeting scheduled for March 2026 at Jinja Gaddafi Barracks. The workshops were conducted across the five regions represented on the Board of Directors: Northern, Eastern, Western, West Nile, and Central.…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Jackson Pande Kajuba the new commander of the UPDF Armoured Division in Masaka. He replaces Major General Deus Sande (RIP) who passed away yesterday after suffering severe breathing complications. Brigadier General Pande Kajuba has…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has laid to rest Major General Francis Takiriwa at his ancestral home in Rutooma, Kashari, Mbarara District, with the fallen officer remembered as courageous, disciplined and deeply committed throughout his military career and dedicated service to the nation. Maj Gen Takiriwa was accorded thirteen-gun salute. The Permanent Secretary in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid tribute to the late Major General Francis Takiriwa during a solemn service held at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nakasero, in Kampala. Maj Gen Takiriwa passed away on 7 February 2026 at the UPDF National Referral Hospital. The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon.…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) has flagged off the construction of a two-storey commercial complex in Nakasongola. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by the General Manager of Luwero Industries, Major General Mzee Sabiiti, who commended Wazalendo SACCO for aligning its programmes with the strategic direction of the Commander-in-Chief to improve the welfare of…
The President of Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has called on Ugandans to remember the earlier resistance struggles that laid the foundation for the 1981–1986 liberation war, stressing that the history of Tarehe Sita cannot be told in isolation. Speaking during…
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has congratulated President Yoweri Museveni on winning the 2026 general elections and described the polls as the most peaceful in Uganda’s history. Gen Kainerugaba made the remarks on Friday, February 6, during the commemoration of the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kabale District. He also congratulated citizens…