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…
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…
Residents of Fort Portal City, Kabarole District, joined the rest of the country today in celebrating Tarehe Sita, a day marking the birth of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF). The celebrations, held at Buhinga Stadium, were attended by government officials, security personnel, and the local community. The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Fort…
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Hon Gen David Muhoozi, has called on the residents of Lyantonde to capitalize on the current peace and stability to improve their living standards, urging them to “take advantage of the prevailing peace and stability” to better themselves. He made these remarks during the handover of UPDF…
The Minister of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Hajati Minsa Kabanda, has called on the residents of Lwengo District to set aside political differences and unite for a common cause. Hon. Kabanda made the remarks while officiating at the handover of the Tarehesita projects in Lwengo District. “I want you to be…
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…
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…
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,…
Hundreds of Somalis, especially women and children, have benefited from a medical outreach organized by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces contingent under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The initiative was part of the activities marking the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary in Mogadishu, Somalia. Speaking at the launch of…
The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre, Singo, has joined hands with the community of Kapeeka Town Council to clean the area as part of the Tarehe Sita celebrations. The exercise, led by Maj Edson Muheirwoha, the centre’s head of Civil-Military Cooperation saw Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces personnel, local leaders, and students from Kapeeka…