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…
The Minister of State for Youth and Children affairs Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his vision in establishing the National Resistance Army (NRA), now Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in 1981. He credited the NRA for leading a revolutionary struggle that pacified Uganda, which…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) production and commercial arm, the National Enterprise Corporation has today donated an assortment of items to the Armoured Division. Col Griffins Kantiti on behalf of the Armoured Division Commander Brig.Gen Deus Sande expressed his gratitude to NEC for generously contributing towards the success of the 44th Army Week…
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…