The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces joint task force operating under Operation Mlinzi Wakimya, in South Sudan joined Ugandans worldwide in celebrating Uganda’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. The event brought together Ugandan troops, South Sudanese counterparts, and members of the local community. The Chief Guest, Uganda’s Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Brig Gen Ronnie Balya, said national…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has reiterated Uganda’s commitment to socio-economic growth, rooted in peace, stability, and regional cooperation. Celebrating the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, President Museveni said, “Uganda is now unstoppable, most especially…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today inspected independence parade preparations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. He congratulated the parade participants, noting that he was impressed with the continued improvement since the new drills were introduced. The CDF also noted that his proposal to President…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted a luncheon at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters to appreciate the participants of the Independence Day Parade. The event brought together participants from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), led…
Ugandan peacekeepers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on 12 October 2024 commemorated Uganda’s 62nd Independence anniversary in Mogadishu, Somalia. Hosted by Uganda’s Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, Maj Gen (Rtd) Nathan Mugisha, the event was attended by dignitaries including Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, ATMIS Force Commander Lt Gen…
The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Gen (Rtd) Yoweri K. Museveni has called upon Ugandans to leverage the country’s wealth-building programmes, such as the Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM), to tackle poverty and elevate their financial status. Speaking at Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations held at Busikho Teacher’s Primary School Grounds…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, inspected independence parade preparations in Busia ahead of the 62nd Independence Day celebrations. The event will take place at Busikho Teachers Demonstration Primary School in the border district. Gen Kainerugaba thanked parade participants for their efforts, particularly in…