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…
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…