Brig Gen Chemo and Omola Inspect Troops in Arbiska Forward Operating Base in Somalia

Uganda’s Defence Advisor to Federal Republic of Somalia, Brigadier General Francis Chemo and Sector One Contingent Commander, Brigadier General Peter Gaetano Omola, on Sunday 9th April, 2023 inspected UPDF troops working under African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) based in Arbiska Forward Operating Base (FOB) 30kms North East of Mogadishu city. The purpose of…

UPDF and Bancroft Offer Free Medical Services and Construct Flood Barrier in Bariire, Somalia

Residents in Bariire town, Somalia embraced the free medical services that were offered by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia in collaboration with Bancroft Global Development under the umbrella ‘Give to the World’ charity organization, to receive medical treatment. Over 221 women, children and the elderly with different ailments…

Press Statement By The Minister Of State For Defence And Veteran Affairs/Veteran Affairs On The Occasion Of Liberation Day 2023

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…

UPDF Joins Development Partners To Celebrate International Human Rights Day

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,…

Government Of The Republic Of Uganda Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With National Forensics Science University Of India

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…