The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Rubongi Cantonment has received five newly constructed aqua toilets as part of an initiative aimed at enhancing sanitation standards within the military establishment. This is the first phase of the project, supported by the operational strategic leadership. The Cantonment Commander, Brig Gen Robert Rutainama, expressed gratitude to Chief of…
The Vice President of Uganda, H.E Maj (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo has called on Ugandans to take full advantage of the prevailing peace, infrastructure, and government development programmes to transform their livelihoods and foster socio-economic growth. During the belated International Women’s Day celebrations on April 15 at Toroma Primary School in Katakwi District, Vice…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division received high-tech equipment from the French Military to boost its operations focused on restoring peace in the Rwenzori region and throughout Uganda. The equipment was handed over following a joint training program between UPDF and French military officers at the Mountain Division Headquarters in Muhooti Barracks.…
The Government of Uganda has disbursed Shs 1 billion to members of the Aringa-Obongi Peace Initiative Committee in recognition of their pivotal role in ending insurgency in West Nile. The Aringa Obongi Peace Initiative Committee was formed during peace negotiations between the Uganda government and the Uganda National Rescue Front II (UNRF II), led…
Joint security forces have successfully recovered three firearms from suspects in Kotido District following a voluntary surrender facilitated through persuasive efforts. The firearms, along with their respective ammunition, were surrendered as follows: Lokomol Daudi, a resident of Naryamatolim Cell, Lokitaleabu Town Council, handed over an SMG (No. 79551) with five live rounds of ammunition. Lokutu…
Hon Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, Senior Presidential Adviser (SPA) and Head of the Karamoja-Teso Governance Monitoring Mechanism, has launched a comprehensive field monitoring of ongoing water infrastructure projects in Karamoja Sub-region. The initiative kicked off in Napak district today, followed by a meeting with officials in Moroto district, where the local water officer presented…
Col Jackson Kayanja, Deputy Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, has called on the newly graduated students from Gulu College of Health Sciences to become catalysts for positive change across the East African region. Speaking at the conclusion of the week-long Patriotic Development Course held at the college’s Laro-Pece Division campus in Gulu city,…
Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs held a meeting with key stakeholders in Karamoja Sub-Region as part of their visit. Chaired by Hon Okeyoh Peter, Member of Parliament for Bukooli Island constituency in Namayingo district, the committee met at Moroto Council Hall on Thursday, 24 August. “We are here to make sure…
The Defence Spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye speaking to the BBC as he responds to allegations that the UPDF has been providing support and training to the Tigrayan forces.