The UK High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E Lisa Chesney, has hailed the historical relations between the United Kingdom and Uganda, expressing pride in being the custodian of these relations. Having just completed her first month in the role, H.E. Chesney noted that she has received the warmest welcome of her diplomatic career in Uganda.…
Uganda has received another consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt, comprising 2.5 million doses. The shipment was officially received yesterday by the Special Forces Commander, Maj Gen David Mugisha, on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The reception event, also witnessed by Col McDans Kamugira, the CDF’s…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) recently welcomed 400 Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) for a study tour at its Kiwatule headquarters. These officers, currently enrolled in a four-month leadership course at Hima Training School in Kasese District, explored strategies for financial management and investment. WSACCO’s Head of Human Resource and Administration, Lt…
The European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador Johan Borgstam, met with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The leaders discussed regional security, Operation Shujaa’s progress, and future EU-Uganda cooperation. Ambassador Borgstam praised the UPDF’s vital role in maintaining regional stability, acknowledging…
The governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Federal Government of Somalia have today committed to enhance diplomatic relations and reinforce collaborative security efforts between the two respective countries. This was during a meeting led by Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Marksons Oboth, and Somalia’s Minister of Defence, His Excellency…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has commended Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola for his significant contributions to enhancing the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) during his eight-month tenure as Commander. “Brig Gen Omola, thank you for your contribution. You have left URDC much better…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Dr Khaled bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah. The CDF, who is in Qatar at the invitation of the State’s Armed Forces, was welcomed for talks with the Minister at…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, hosted a dinner at Ndere Cultural Centre in honour of his Malian counterpart, Chief of General Staff Major General Oumar Diarra, and his delegation. Maj Gen BD Mugisha, Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), represented Gen Kainerugaba at the event. Speaking at the dinner,…
The Armoured Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recently held a distinguished farewell ceremony at Kasijjagirwa, Masaka District, to honour retiring Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs). The ceremony’s Chief Guest, Mr Hudu Hussein, Masaka City’s Resident City Commissioner (RCC), praised the retirees for their exemplary service, commending their patience, tolerance, honesty, and discipline. …
The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga yesterday flagged off the Fourth Aviation Component which will replace the Third Aviation Component currently on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia after a successful year-long mission. The ceremony took place at the Soroti Air Force Wing. Addressing…