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…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has successfully concluded an extensive 12-day medical camp in the Kigezi sub-region, providing free healthcare services to more than 47,000 residents. The outreach formed part of activities to commemorate the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary due in February next year. Six UPDF medical teams were deployed across Kabale, Rukiga, Kisoro,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has conducted a 30-kilometre route march across parts of the Acholi Sub-region, coinciding with the Division’s anticipated commemoration of the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary. The march follows directives from UPDF leadership, calling for all troops to maintain combat readiness. The exercise aimed to assess individual stamina,…
The Military Police Brigade, alongside the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and other stakeholders, conducted a series of community service activities in the capital City as part of activities marking the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary. The teams cleaned selected areas across the city, including key drainage channels to promote hygiene and reinforce the spirit of…
As part of efforts to boost trade and service delivery in Kanungu District, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has constructed a bridge that links two villages: Nyamizi Cell in Kihanda Sub-county and Kakoni LC1 in Nyarugunda Parish, Kanungu. The bridge, constructed by the UPDF Engineers Brigade at a cost of 50 million shillings, is…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), in conjunction with the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Prisons Service, conducted a series of community service activities in Nakawa Division. The activities, which included sweeping of markets and roads, cleaning trenches, and collecting garbage, were held in Nakawa, Bugolobi, and Kasokoso areas. This was part of the nationwide…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has handed over hospital equipment and rolled out a capacity-building programme for community SACCOs in the Kigezi Sub-region as part of activities marking the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. The SACCO handed over 135 hospital mattresses to the UPDF for distribution to selected health…
In a show of unity and patriotism, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service, civilian leaders and area residents came together to clean Kisoro, Rukungiri, and Kanungu municipalities as part of the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary celebrations. In Kisoro, UPDF personnel and area residents joined forces to clean the town,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces is midway through a major medical outreach in Kabale, Rukiga and Rubanda Districts as activities to mark the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary continue. The program, now six days into its schedule, has already provided free medical services to more than 10,000 residents. The outreach featured static, surgical and mobile teams…
KABALE/RUKUNGIRI As part of the ongoing 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary commemorations, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a series of ideological training symposia targeting Veterans, religious leaders, and youth leaders across the Kigezi sub-region, drawing participation from hundreds of attendees and culminating in resolutions for greater community involvement and support. The events were coordinated…