UPDF Success In Somalia Stems From Strong Relationship With Local Communities – Lt Gen Sam Kavuma

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…

“WITH OIL, OUR RATE OF GROWTH WILL GO INTO DOUBLE DIGITS”- PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ASSURES UGANDANS AT THE 44TH TAREHE SITA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

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…

Supreme Court Ruling On Military Courts Is Unfortunate And Unacceptable – Gen Kainerugaba

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has criticised the Supreme Court’s ruling against trying armed civilians in military courts, calling it unfortunate and unacceptable.   Speaking at the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera district, he warned that such developments would undermine the UPDF’s ability to maintain…

Minister Aisha Sekindi Hails UPDF for Upholding President Museveni’s Vision of a Professional Army

The Minister of State for Water and Woman Member of Parliament for Kalungu District, Hon. Aisha Sekindi has commended the leadership of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, particularly the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for upholding President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s commitment to building a professional army.   She noted that the President had…

UPDF Hands Over Renovated Schools, Maternity Equipment In Bukomansimbi And Ssembabule

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has handed over various community projects in Bukomansimbi and Ssembabule districts as part of the 2025 Tarehe Sita celebrations.   For a long time, residents of these districts had appealed to the government for support in reconstructing schools destroyed by natural disasters. In 2024, heavy rains caused severe damage to…

UPDF Soldiers Lead Community Clean-Up In Jinja to Mark Tarehe Sita Celebrations

  Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces soldiers from Gaddafi Barracks undertook a cleaning campaign in various parts of Jinja City to mark Tarehe Sita’s activities.   Among the areas cleaned were the Children’s Hospital, Jinja Main Referral Hospital, Madivhani Market, and Jinja Main Market, among others. The Cantonment Commander of Gaddafi Barracks, Brig Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye,…