The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has met the new Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation, Kedir Awol Omar, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Defence Headquarters in Mbuya. The meeting focused on strengthening the long-standing cooperation between Uganda and the…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division, Major General Paul Muhanguzi, has reassured the public that the security situation in southwestern Uganda remains stable as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. He, however, urged Ugandans to follow the Electoral Commission’s guidelines to ensure a peaceful voting process. “For…
The commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma Karate, has called on retired personnel to protect the gains achieved by the government to promote national prosperity and stability. Maj Gen Karate made the remarks during the official opening of an ideological mindset training for over 200 UPDF…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has urged joint security forces to sustain their operational tempo while deepening relations with community leaders in the Karamoja Sub-region, in a bid to consolidate lasting peace. Maj Gen Sserunkuma delivered the message during the official handover ceremony at…
Security commanders and local leaders have renewed their call for the people of Karamoja to actively embrace peace and development during a well-attended community security baraza in Lokolia village, Kaabong East. The gathering brought together joint security personnel, district officials, and hundreds of residents in a show of unity and collective responsibility. Colonel Allan Kyangungu,…
Security commanders and senior leaders from across the Bugisu Sub-region have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability as a cornerstone for socio-economic development in Eastern Uganda. This was expressed during a high-level regional security and stakeholder engagement held in Mbale City. The meeting brought together officials from the security sector, political leadership, and…
Senior commanders from Uganda’s joint security forces and district leaders have reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining peace and driving development in the Teso Sub-region. The commitment was made during a regional security and stakeholders’ meeting held at Teso College Aloet in Soroti City. The meeting brought together leaders from Kumi, Bukedea, Amuria, Katakwi, Kapelabyong and…
Leaders from Uganda’s Karamoja Sub-region and Kenya’s Turkana County have renewed their call for peace and cross-border cooperation, urging pastoral communities to prioritise stability, development, and shared prosperity. The call was made during a high-level community peace dialogue held at Ik Seed Secondary School in Kamion Sub-County, Kaabong District. The event brought together members of…
Members of Parliament from Kotido District have joined security chiefs and local leaders in urging residents to deepen cooperation in sustaining peace and fostering socio-economic progress across the Karamoja sub-region. Their message was delivered during a community-security dialogue (baraza) held at Napumpum Sub-county headquarters, which brought together security officials, local stakeholders, and hundreds of residents.…
Senior leaders and security commanders have called for unity and peaceful co-existence as essential pillars for lasting peace in Karamoja. During a meeting at Pian Upe Game Reserve headquarters in Nakapiripirit District, stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commanders, and District Security Committees (DSC) representatives, discussed strategies to strengthen regional…