Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has joined the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in activities to mark Army Week in the Greater Masaka region. Speaking at the launch of a training and experience-sharing initiative at PEWOSA SACCO in Kabula, Lyantonde District for selected SACCOs in the region, the Chief Executive Officer, WSACCO,…
Brig Gen (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande has called on the youth to adopt valuable lessons from the four-acre model, as chamapioned by the Commander-in-Chief across the country. He made he call today during cleaning activities at Ntusi Town Council, Ssembabule District. Brig Gen Rwashande urged the youth to seize the opportunity presented by the peaceful…
A delegation from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), consisting of four Quran reciters and one official, is in the Holy City of Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in the 10th edition of the International Quran Competition for military personnel. Uganda’s team will compete in the 10, 5, and 3 Juz categories,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces medical teams have performed over 100 surgeries in Lyantonde and Lwengo districts as part of the activities to mark the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. Lt Col Dr Godfrey Ngobya, the team leader of the UPDF medical team in the two districts, said “Surgical cases handled included hernias, hydroceles, goitres, and…
Residents of Kalisizo Town Council have today expressed their gratitude to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for Cleaning their town ahead of the 44th Army Week and Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations in Greater Masaka region. “Thank you so much for showing us that kind heart. We are relieved from this rubbish and…
Leaders and residents of Lyantonde District have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their dedication not only to national security but also to community service through civil-military activities. Speaking during a town cleaning exercise in Lyantonde Town Council, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Asaba David Nkojo, applauded the UPDF for its…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today been recognized for maintaining discipline as a pro – people force that fought to liberate Ugandans from bad leadership. “I genuinely thank UPDF, irrespective of rank and file, for maintaining discipline. The respect you have for the civilian authority has made UPDF exist now and forever,” emphasized the…
The State Minister for Animal Industry, Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Bright Rwamirama, has commended the people of Lyantonde for their significant role in supporting the National Resistance Army/Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) during the liberation war that brought stability and development to the country. Hon. Rwamirama made these remarks while officiating the district…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for its discipline, professionalism, and contributions to peacekeeping efforts across Africa. Speaking in Kyanamukaka, Masaka District, she highlighted the transformation of Uganda’s global image, emphasizing that the UPDF has become a…
The State Minister for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Hon. Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on Ugandans to actively participate in government programs aimed at boosting productivity and eradicating poverty. Speaking at the launch of Tarehe Sita activities in Lwengo District, Gen Mbadi encouraged citizens to engage in initiatives such as the Parish Development…