The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 3 Infantry Division Commander, Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has urged troops deployed under Operation Usalama Kwa Wote in the Karamoja Sub-region to remain disciplined, vigilant and combat-ready to consolidate the prevailing peace.. He made the call during an operational tour of formations under 407 Brigade, 405 Brigade, Usalama 1…
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Hyeroba Wakala, has warned communities in the Karamoja and Teso sub-regions against escalating communal land conflicts, saying the disputes pose a threat to peace, security and socio-economic development. Brig Gen Hyeroba made the remarks during a joint regional security meeting at the 403 Brigade Headquarters…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has commended the late Reverend Father Don Vittorio Pastori for his contribution to the spiritual and socio-economic transformation of Karamoja. Brig Gen Hyeroba made the remarks on Wednesday during celebrations held in Moroto to mark 32 years since…
The Government of Uganda has commenced the distribution of emergency food relief to households in the Karamoja sub-region following a prolonged dry spell, with the exercise officially launched in Kotome Parish, Lodiko Sub-county, Kabong District. The relief operation was flagged off by the Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Sam Engola, as part…
The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Lokii John Baptist, chaired a coordination meeting in Kabong District to finalise plans for the distribution of emergency food relief to communities affected by prolonged drought and hunger across the Karamoja Sub-region. The meeting brought together government officials, district leaders, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force,…
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has called for closer collaboration among security agencies, local leaders, and communities in Kotido and Kabong districts to address cross-border cattle theft, communal conflict, and highway insecurity. Speaking during a joint security meeting at Lokomebu Sub-county Headquarters, Maj Gen Sserunkuma said security challenges affecting…
Ugandan authorities have received 24 herds of cattle recovered from Teretenya in South Sudan, months after they were stolen from Lamwaka B Village, Aringa Parish, Potika Sub-county in Lamwo District. The recovered animals were raided between January and March 2026. While receiving the cattle, the Resident District Commissioner of Lamwo District, Mr William Komakech, welcomed…
More than 3,000 residents of the Karamoja sub-region have received free medical treatment during a multi – day healthcare camp organised by 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The outreach, part of nationwide activities ahead of the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary to be marked in Kabale District, was launched to provide…
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…