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…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and several development partners, has launched a clean cooking programme to support soldiers’ spouses and promote environmentally friendly practices in military households. The initiative was unveiled in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), Reach Out Wives of Soldiers…
Brigadier General William Beinomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police under the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged troops to channel their money into income-generating ventures to safeguard their financial security. He made the remarks during an inspection and assessment visit to Makindye Barracks and other units under the Military Police Brigade. The visit reviewed…
The State Minister for Education and Sports (Primary Education), Hon Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as a transparent and professional national army, ranking among the best on the African continent. She made the remarks during the ground-breaking ceremony of a major construction project at the 503 Brigade of the…
The Chief of Staff – Air Force, Brig Gen David Gonyi, has called on spouses of Air Force personnel to remain vigilant and avoid being swayed by divisive and deceptive political rhetoric ahead of the upcoming elections. Speaking during a symposium held at the Air Force Headquarters in Entebbe, Brig Gen Gonyi urged the spouses…
General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, also known as Salim Saleh, the chief coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) and Chairman of the Uganda Development Forum (UDF), has praised the success of the Parish Revolving Fund (PRF) in the Acholi region, calling it a prime example of what can be achieved through collective effort. He pointed…
Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) has held a joint consultative meeting with the National Planning Authority (NPA) to refine the National Development Plan IV (NDPIV), Uganda’s key blueprint for socioeconomic transformation. The meeting, held today at OWC’s Kamwokya headquarters, brought together significant leaders, including Brig Gen Godfrey Muwanguzi, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Deputy Chief…