The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, in collaboration with districts from Greater Masaka, officially launched the regional celebrations of the 44th Tarehe Sita at Ntete Primary School grounds in Ssembabule District. This year’s Tarehe Sita will be commemorated under the theme: “Celebrating the Pan-African Sacrifice in the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy…
The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Jessica Alupo has today officially launched the commencement of activities for Army Week and celebrations for the 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters, Mbuya. Vice President Alupo reflected on the historical significance of February 6, 1981, describing it…
Members of Parliament representing the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have donated theatre equipment to Bombo General Military Hospital as part of their efforts to improve healthcare services within the military fraternity. The MPs raised Uganda Shillings 500 million, which was used to develop infrastructure in various military schools and to procure equipment for…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces today received a donation from Zhengtu Mao Animal and Human Drugs Industries Ltd in preparation for the 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary, set to be celebrated in the Greater Masaka Region. The donation included 100,000 sachets of pain relief patches and 5,000 sanitary pads. Brig Gen Michael Kibuye, the Director…
The Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Maj Gen Henry Matsiko, has called on residents of Masaka and Greater Masaka to actively participate in the upcoming 44th Tarehe Sita Army Week celebrations to be held in the region. Speaking at a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, Maj Gen Matsiko emphasised the importance of the…
The Director of Civil-Military Cooperation in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Brig Gen Michael Kibuye, has commended Stanbic Bank for its consistent support towards the Tarehe Sita celebrations. He made the remarks while receiving donations from Stanbic Bank today at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Mbuya. Stanbic Bank’s contributions included 10 delivery beds and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today received a donation of paint worth Uganda Shillings 63 million from Sadolin Paint Uganda to support the forthcoming Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations. The event is set to take place in the Greater Masaka region, comprising nine districts and one city. While receiving the donation, the Director…
The 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary will be celebrated in the Greater Masaka region, as announced by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Oboth-Oboth. This annual event, organised by the government and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), aims to honour the spirit of community partnership and Pan-African solidarity. The celebration,…
The President of the Republic of Uganda, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the Chief of Defence Forces, the UPDF fraternity the Right Honourable Prime Ministers emeritus, Members of Parliament, brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen. I’m deeply honoured to be with you today as you celebrate the 13th Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Service…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has cautioned Officers in the Force to desist from all forms of corruption that may tarnish the name of the UPDF. President Museveni was speaking at the 13th annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving that was held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds…