The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has commissioned the Defence Forces Shop Uganda Limited (DFSUL) at Katabi Barracks in Entebbe. This is the 16th branch. Speaking during the official launch of the DFSUL, Lt Gen Sam Okiding commended the President and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Reserve Force, Major General Ssemwanga, has engaged regional Reserve Force commanders and directors in a meeting aimed at strengthening coordination, leadership and operational effectiveness within the force. The meeting, held at Bombo, brought together commanders and directors from different regions to review the role of the…
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Dr Huda Oleru Abason, has inspected veterans’ savings and credit cooperative organisations (Saccos) benefiting from the Food and Feed Security Project supported by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. The inspection covered Kwania North Veterans, Apac District Veterans Commercial…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commissioned a new administration block for its Department of Culture at Land Force Headquarters in Bombo to provide a conducive working environment and boost the department’s performance. The Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports and Culture, Maj Gen Richard Karemire, who commissioned the facility, said providing appropriate working conditions…
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, on Tuesday appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, chaired by Hon. Robina Rwakoojo, to present the state of the ministry, accountability and the resource needs of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA)/UPDF. Appearing with the Minister of State for…
The Chief of Staff – Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Chris Bagonza, has commissioned newly completed infrastructure projects at the 1 Infantry Division Headquarters in Kakiri, Wakiso District. The commissioned projects include 36 housing units and a new quarter guard, all constructed by the UPDF Engineers Brigade as part…
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 Deputy Commander Land Force, Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga, has commended the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects within the 4 Infantry Division, describing them as a significant milestone for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The projects inspected included a housing unit in Moyo, newly constructed sanitation facilities at 101 Battalion, a water tank, and…
The Deputy Commander Land Force, Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga, has commended the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), describing them as vital investments aimed at improving soldiers’ welfare and enhancing operational effectiveness. Maj Gen Ssemwanga made the remarks during separate inspections of construction projects at the Artillery Division Headquarters…