Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces operating under the East African Community Regional Force (UGACON-EACRF) for peacekeeping mission has today donated food items to the vulnerable community of Rutshuru territory ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival. The Uganda Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered Ramadan food packages to the Muslim Communities in a…
The Deputy Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation, Colonel Sam Ntambirwe has today donated an assortment of food items to members of the Muslim Community at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Headquarters, Old Kampala. Col Ntambirwe appreciated the Muslims who managed to go through the fasting period in the Holy Month of Ramadan and wished them a…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in Somalia serving under African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have conducted activities in commemoration of the 42nd Tarehe Sita in Mogadishu and Ceeljaale regions of Somalia. In Mogadishu, UPDF Contingent Commander Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola who led the troops to clean Marina Market said, “UPDF values the…
The Mayor of Rushere town council in Kiruhura district, King Martin Kyanyawanga has commended the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for the discipline that has been instilled in the soldiers. Mr. Kyanyawanga had to join the UPDF in cleaning the town council as part of the week-long activities to celebrate the 42nd…
Hundreds of people joined Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Division to launch Forces’ week – Tarehe Sita in Moroto Municipality, Karamoja Sub-region. Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe the 3 Division Commander led the troops to Moroto Central market, where they were joined by a cross-section of leaders, civil servants, the business community, and market…
Venerable Mwiine Mishaki Kihondwa, the Archdeacon of Nshwere Archdeaconry in North Ankole Diocese has praised the Quick Impact Project extended to Nshwere Primary School in Kiruhura District stating that it will significantly boost the performance of pupils in the school. The eight-staff housing unit block, which includes a 2 stance pit latrine and two bathrooms…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) continues to undertake several civil-military activities like cleaning towns, establishing health outreach camps, sensitizing masses on the need for patriotism, and constructing new or refurbishing old infrastructure, among others, in Ibanda district. This has brought both the military and civilian communities together as the army celebrates its birthday on…
Hundreds of Kazo district residents are flocking to medical camps to receive free medical services provided by the UPDF’s Chieftaincy of Medical Services in the ongoing week-long symbolic activities to commemorate the 42nd Tarehe Sita Anniversary in Greater Mbarara. “The numbers are big because of the trust they have in UPDF,” said Lt Col Dr.…
Brig Gen Bonny Bamwiseki the 4 Division commander has launched Tarehe Sita activities in the Division Area of responsibility, joining the rest of the country in a week-long Tarehe Sita activities to Mark the 42nd anniversary of the peoples’ army – the UPDF. The jovial commander told the gathering at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital that…
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs Gen David Muhoozi has today reiterated Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commitment to continue working with the population to preserve peace and security. “UPDF will never desert the population in whatever circumstances,” said Gen Muhoozi while launching the 2023 Tarehe Sita activities in Mbarara District. He added that…