The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have officially launched the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary at the MoDVA/UPDF Joint Staff Headquarters in Mbuya. The anniversary will run under the theme, “Defending the gains of the revolution and honouring the sacrifice of the freedom fighters: A call to…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called upon Ugandans, particularly the people of the Kigezi sub-region to join hands with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in commemorating the forthcoming 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary and Defence Forces Week. Delivering the CDF’s message at a briefing held at the Uganda Media Centre,…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, together with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has met leaders and stakeholders from Kigezi sub-region at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mbuya in preparation for the forthcoming 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations scheduled to take place in the region. The anniversary will run under the theme, “Defending the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has dispatched teams to the Kigezi sub-region to engage local leaders and communities in preparation for the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations. The national event will be hosted across the six districts of Greater Kigezi: Kisoro, Kabale, Rubanda, Kanungu, Rukungiri, and Rukiga. The Joint Staff – Political Commissariat, Maj…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has highlighted the interconnection between secular and spiritual principles in leadership and governance in shaping Uganda’s progress. Speaking at the 14th Annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the commanders and participants who took part in the parades during the Liberation Day commemoration in Mubende and the Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kyotera. The same group which executed both parades, received praise for their exceptional…
Protocol: HEX, the President of the Republic of Uganda and C-in-C of the UPDF The Vice President, The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, His Lordship the Chief Justice, Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament The Vice Chairperson of the NRM, The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Heads of the Diplomatic missions,…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Ugandans of the security of life and property, courtesy of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). “I assure the people of Uganda that UPDF has the capacity to protect you and your property, supported by you the civilians,” he said. President Museveni made these remarks while presiding…
The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and strong relations with local communities as key factors in the success of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces mission in Somalia. His remarks were made during the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured that Uganda’s economy will grow into double digits when the country starts producing its oil. “After June (this year), our economy will grow by 7.3 percent without oil. That’s a high growth speed, very few countries can…