Mozambican Veterans Delegation Visits Uganda Projects, Hails Reintegration Efforts

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A delegation from Mozambique’s Ministry of Veterans Affairs has visited veterans’ projects in the Bugisu Sub-region, and Uganda’s efforts to support former service members to build sustainable livelihoods after military service. The delegation visited veterans’ projects in Mbale, Bulambuli and Bududa districts, where it observed income-generating activities including beekeeping, commercial farming, piggery, agro-processing, animal-feed production…

Security Agencies Seize 500 Bags Of Charcoal, Distribute To Gulu Residents

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Security agencies in Gulu intercepted a truck carrying 500 bags of charcoal along the Kora Abiri-Layibi route and distributed the confiscated consignment to local residents. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Regional Police Commander for Aswa West, SSP Fred Ahimbisibwe. Following the seizure, the 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, ordered…

UPDF Orders Crackdown On Charcoal Burning In Northern Uganda, West Nile

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The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has directed security agencies, ministries, departments, and government agencies in Northern Uganda and West Nile to fully enforce the 2023 Executive Order banning tree-cutting and charcoal burning. Maj Gen Busizoori issued the directive during a meeting at the 4…

UPDF Troops In Somalia Mark World Environment Day With Tree Planting, Beach Cleanup Exercises

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Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit 12 commemorated World Environment Day with a tree-planting exercise and a beach cleanup along the Indian Ocean coastline. This year’s theme, “Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For our Future,” guided activities…

SFC Receives Maama Kits And Trees In Celebration Of Gen Muhoozi’s Birthday

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The Special Forces Command (SFC) has received an assortment of maama kits and tree seedlings from members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as part of the birthday celebrations of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The donations were made today during visits to selected SFC units, including Nsamizi Military Hospital,…

UPDF In Environmental Drive In Kigezi Region Ahead Of 45th Tarehe Sita Celebrations

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) engaged in a massive environmental conservation drive in Kigezi sub-region, planting more than 30,000 trees in Kisoro, Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda, Rukungiri and Kanungu districts as part of the first phase of civil-military activities ahead of the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary next February. The drive led by Brig Gen Micheal…

UPDF 5 Infantry Division Distributes Impounded Charcoal To Households In Lira

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has distributed impounded charcoal to households in Lira City as part of ongoing efforts to enforce the presidential directive against commercial charcoal burning in Northern Uganda. The exercise was led by the Division Commander, Maj Gen Keith Katungi. The charcoal was seized during operations carried out…

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…