The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially handed over more than 40 Quick Impact Projects to communities across six districts in the Kigezi sub-region as part of activities commemorating the 45th anniversary of Tarehe Sita. The projects, covering education, health, sanitation, transport and other community infrastructure, were implemented under the Tarehe Sita theme: “Defending…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Tarehe Sita team, led by the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Major General (Hon.) Henry Masiko, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira. The meeting, held at the Kabale Diocesan headquarters, focused on the critical role of faith-based institutions in providing…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, engaged over 400 university and tertiary students from the Kigezi sub-region, urging them to embrace patriotism, ideological clarity, wealth creation and peaceful participation in the country’s democratic processes. The engagement, held as part of activities marking the Tarehe Sita Defence Forces Week ahead…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medical team has commenced a comprehensive post-operative review of patients who received medical and surgical care during the recent free medical outreach in the Kigezi sub-region, conducted as part of activities to mark the force’s 45th anniversary. The follow-up exercise is being carried out across the districts of Kisoro,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has handed over 44 rehabilitated boreholes to communities in Amuru and Nwoya districts, urging residents to use the facilities responsibly to ensure equitable access and long-term sustainability. The boreholes are part of Quick Impact Projects implemented to commemorate the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary celebrations. The handover ceremonies were conducted…
Maj Alex Muhwezi a member of UPDF Cordinating team in Rukiga said the structure connecting Nyakarambi to Kangondo is now 100% complete, having been built within two weeks. “We found a temporary timber bridge, which we have replaced with a canvas bridge in two weeks, and we hope it will serve the purpose for which…
The UPDF Engineers Brigade is putting the finishing touches on a two-classroom block at Kanyankwanzi Primary School in Kabale. The project, which began on November 16, 2025, is 72% complete, with plastering almost done and painting and flooring left to go. Acting Site Engineer, Warrant Officer Two Byekwaso Robert, said the team faced challenges after…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, alongside other security agencies and local residents, carried out a series of community activities in Gulu City as part of the commemorations to mark the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The activities were conducted in the divisions of Bardege-Layibi, Laroo-Pece and parts of the central business area.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), together with the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda Prison Service, conducted a series of community service activities across several districts as part of the commemoration of the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The activities were carried out in Luweero, Nakasongola, Arua and Kyotera districts. They included sanitation exercises such…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Special Forces Command, alongside the Air Force, and Uganda Police Force, conducted a series of community outreach activities in Entebbe and its surrounding areas to commemorate the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The activities included sanitation exercises and provided free medical services to local communities in the areas of Kigungu,…