UPDF Conducts Ideological Training For Veterans, Religious & Youth Leaders As Part Of 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

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KABALE/RUKUNGIRI As part of the ongoing 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary commemorations, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a series of ideological training symposia targeting Veterans, religious leaders, and youth leaders across the Kigezi sub-region, drawing participation from hundreds of attendees and culminating in resolutions for greater community involvement and support. The events were coordinated…

UPDF, NEMA, And NFA Rally Entebbe Schools Tree In Planting And Conservation Drive

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, in partnership with environmentalists and the Entebbe Municipal Council, launched a youth-driven environmental campaign dubbed Students Go Green Initiative at Marines Primary School playgrounds in Entebbe. Held under the theme “Go Green: Each Tree Counts—Plant It, Nurture It, and Protect It,” the initiative seeks to promote environmental…

UPDF, Million Trees International Strengthen Environmental Partnership

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended Dr Jibril Semakura Owomugisha, the founding director of Million Trees International, for his contribution to environmental conservation and restoration efforts. The recognition was delivered by Brig Gen Michael Kibuye, Director of Civil-Military Cooperation, who presented a token of appreciation from the Chief of Defence Forces. Brig Gen…

Mountain Division, Tooro Kingdom Partner to Clean Up Fort Portal City

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The Mountain Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has partnered with the Tooro Kingdom to clean up Fort Portal City in a joint campaign aimed at promoting environmental conservation, civic responsibility, and tourism. The initiative, part of the Baragirakiki Tourism and Environment Campaign, saw soldiers, kingdom officials, civil society organisations, and members…

UPDF Launches CIMIC Centres in Northern Uganda to Tackle Cattle Raids

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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has established new Civic-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) centres in northern Uganda as part of a broader effort to curb persistent cattle raids and strengthen ties with local communities. The centres, in Lira, Kitgum, Karenga, and Kapelebyong, are expected to serve as platforms for dialogue, trust-building, and collaborative responses to insecurity…

UPDF Mountain Division Dominates Inaugural Fort Portal City Marathon

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division made a formidable impression at the first-ever Fort Portal City Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to civil-military cooperation and advancing tourism in the Tooro region. This landmark marathon, scheduled to become an annual fixture every third weekend of July, was designed to highlight the natural beauty and cultural…

UPDF Extends Humanitarian Support To Bilnyang Communities

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Joint Task Force stationed in South Sudan, has provided clean tap water and free medical services to residents of Bilnyang. This humanitarian effort was overseen by Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, the task force commander, and witnessed by Maj Benon Bamuhimbise, the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) officer. Maj…

Lt Gen Bakasumba Flags Off UPDF Contingent To EAC Civil-Military Week In Rwanda

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The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba, has today flagged off a 30-member contingent heading to Kigali, Rwanda, for the 5th East African Community (EAC) Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Week. While flagging off the contingent at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya,…