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…
Major General Richard Otto, the Commander Mountain Division has said that the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces remains committed to maintaining peace and stability both within Uganda and across the region. He explained that this commitment is the reason for Operation Shujaa just as previously done in Somalia and South Sudan, to enhance regional security.…
The management, staff and pupils of Chichwamba Church of Uganda Primary School in Lyantonde district are overjoyed by a new two-classroom block that was constructed by engineers of the Uganda Peoples’Defence Forces to commemorate the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The block marks the school’s first permanent structure since its founding in 2017. Mrs.…
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development and also in charge of Micro Finance Hon Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, flagged off the 44th Army Week (AW) and Tarehe Sita (T6) Marathon in Kyotera district. After participating in and completing the 8km marathon, Hon Kasolo urged residents in the Masaka Greater Region to…
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Major General Felix Busizoori, has called on leaders in Northern Uganda, particularly in Amuru District, to prioritise identifying and addressing the challenges affecting their communities. Speaking at the launch of the Defence Forces’ Tarehe Sita Week activities at Amuru District headquarters, Maj Gen Busizoori emphasised the need for proactive…
The Resident City Commissioner of Masaka, Mr. Ahamada Washaki, has emphasised the significance of Tarehe Sita, particularly the events of 5th February 1981, when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and 41 other patriots travelled through Masaka on their way to attack Kabamba. Their journey, he said, faced a setback when their pick-up vehicle got a…
The 5 Infantry Division, together with other sister forces, has joined hands to celebrate the 44th Tarehe Sita by conducting a community cleaning exercise in Lira City. The event, which took place at the city’s main market and bus park, was attended by local leaders and members of the business community. The Deputy Commander…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) Air Force has planted over 12,000 trees at Kwewanga Forest Reserve in Nkumba as part of this year’s Tarehe Sita celebrations. The event was officiated by the Senior Presidential Advisor on the Environment, H.E. Dr. Gilbert Bukenya, who commended the UPDF for supporting Uganda’s development initiatives. Dr. Bukenya…
Hundreds of residents turned up for free medical services during a two-day health camp organised by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 1 Infantry Division at Namayuba Health Centre IV and St. Yusuf Church of Uganda in Gobero, Wakiso District. The initiative was part of the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. During the camp, residents were…