The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has held talks with the Honorary Consul of the Syrian Arab Republic, Dr. Tamouh Moustafa, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. The discussions focused on Uganda’s commitment to peacekeeping and its desire for lasting peace and stability…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing defence cooperation with Russia. Hon. Kiwanuka made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Russian Armed Forces at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. “We will maintain our relationship…
Uganda is set to begin construction of veterans’ projects in Mozambique after securing funding for the first phase of the programme aimed at preserving the historical ties between the two countries. The initial phase will involve the construction of a dormitory at the former training barracks in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado Province, as part of a…
The executive leadership team of Uganda Airlines, led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake, met with Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe to present the national carrier’s strategic growth plan. The airline executives also included Chief Finance Officer Allan Joel Kyeyune, Acting Manager for Human…
Uganda has flagged off a 23-member contingent to participate in the 6th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Week in the United Republic of Tanzania, with this year’s exercise placing emphasis on providing free medical services to local communities, donation to orphanages as well as prisons and rehabilitation centers. The contingent,…
Uganda and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening longstanding military ties through enhanced defence intelligence cooperation, with a focus on information sharing, early warning and joint responses to emerging security threats. The commitment was made during a Bilateral Defence Intelligence Exchange engagement to discuss emerging security challenges and deepen cooperation between the Uganda Peoples’…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined the Indian community at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)-Uganda Campus in Jinja to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. The celebrations also marked the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, which was commemorated across the country with patriotic fervour. The event was attended by NFSU management,…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, concluded his two-day working visit to Kigali on Monday. The highlight of the visit was a meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation on regional peace, security, and stability. Gen Kainerugaba…
The Governments of Uganda and South Sudan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace, security, trade, and bilateral relations along their shared border following a high-level reconciliation meeting held on 25 July 2026 at Hotel Le-Confidentiel in Arua City. The meeting brought together government officials, religious leaders, women and youth representatives, and community leaders from…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali for an official working visit. During his stay, Gen Kainerugaba is slated to hold discussions with the senior leadership of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and is also scheduled to meet with Rwandan President H.E.…