The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commissioned two new classroom blocks at Kayanja Army Primary School in Kyankwanzi, reaffirming its commitment to improving education standards. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Maj Gen Henry Masiko, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces. Maj Gen Masiko described education as…
Brigadier General Richard Karemire, the Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports and Culture of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has called on students at Masaka Secondary School to embrace patriotism, discipline, and physical fitness as key pillars for both personal growth and national development. Addressing the students during the 17th edition of the Chief of…
The management, staff, and pupils of St Maurice Kitasa Primary School have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for renovating one of the school’s oldest and most dilapidated classroom blocks, giving the 76-year-old Catholic-founded school a fresh lease of life. The renovation, which included re-roofing, reconstruction, and painting, was carried out as part of…
The United Nations (UN) has donated an assortment of computers and printers to Air Force Secondary School as part of its broader initiative to promote digital inclusion in schools across Uganda. The contribution is aimed at equipping learners with essential technological tools to help bridge the digital divide among children. While receiving the donation, the…
Military Police Primary School, based at the Military Police Brigade Headquarters in Makindye Division, has been recognised as a model institution for Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) schools nationwide. The commendation came during an inspection by Brigadier General Richard Karemire, UPDF Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports, and Culture, who praised the school for maintaining consistently…
Legal officers from Uganda’s Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have undergone advanced forensic science training to enhance their capacity to handle evidence during investigations. The three-day program, held from December 17 to 19, 2024, took place at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) Uganda Campus in Jinja. The training targeted eight legal officers from the…
Brig Gen Richard Karemire, the Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports, and Culture, has challenged students at Bombo Army Secondary School to embrace discipline and commitment in their academic pursuits. He reminded them that their potential to become great leaders requires hard work and dedication. Brig Gen Karemire made this call to the students…
As the week-long 74th Graduation Ceremonies wind up at the prestigious Makerere University, UPDF’s own have been part of it, not only to provide security but also as Graduands. 85 UPDF Senior Officers were awarded the degree of Masters in Defence and Security Studies and a number of Junior Officers also graduated. Professor…
Thirty-five head Teachers of all Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Primary Schools converged in Bombo Army Secondary School for a seminar aimed at planning, harmonizing and strategizing the improvement of the performance in UPDF Primary schools. The Chief of Education Sports and Culture Col Deus Taremwa while opening the seminar said the Chieftaincy had developed…
Two senior officers of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been awarded Doctoral Degrees in Diplomacy and International Relations at EUCLID International University in the Gambia. Col Davis Rwangoga attached to the National Defence University Uganda and Maj John Tagaswire of NBC Lugazi Engineers College have been pursuing studies in diplomacy and international relations for…