Minister Oboth Applauds Efforts Towards Quality Military Education In African Staff Colleges
The Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has applauded the African Conference of Commandants (ACoC) for its contribution towards Africa’s security through quality military education and enhancing cooperation amongst African Staff Colleges. “It is my pleasure to learn that this organization, the African Conference of Commandants brings […]
President Museveni Commissions Marine Pier At Sustainable Base In Mayuge
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today commissioned a Marine Pier at the Sustainable Base in Ntokoro, Mayuge District. “I congratulate the Commandant of the Marine Brigade for building this Brigade, which started as a small force […]
UPDF Scoops 3 Medals In The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Run 5th Edition
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces won two gold medals and one silver medal in the concluded 5th edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) run that took place today at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The run under the theme, “Running for energy Access” was grouped into three categories that […]
President Museveni Commissions Marine Upgraded Capabilities, Commends Expansion Of Marines Brigade
His Excellency the President of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief commended the efforts towards the growth and expansion of the Marines Brigade through its establishment of training centres in Butiaba, Kalangalo and Ntokolo. “Twenty percent of Uganda is under fresh water and some of it is on the borders. It therefore has […]
President Museveni Challenges Karamoja Leaders On Socio-Economic Transformation
His Excellency the President of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today challenged Karamoja leaders to embrace commercial dairy farming as a means of socio-economic transformation in their communities. “Don’t only work for the stomach. If you only work for the stomach, how […]
President Museveni Passes Out 4,212 Local Defence Personnel
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) today passed out a total of 4,212 Local Defence Personnel (LDP) at Olilim Training School, in Katakwi District. During the ceremony, Gen. Museveni congratulated the trainees and all Ugandans in general for […]
President Museveni Urges Ugandans To Embrace Politics Of Interests And Shun Identity Politics
His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has rallied Uganda to embrace the essential ingredients which are crucial for the success of Uganda and the wider Africa. H.E Museveni was speaking at the 61st Anniversary of Uganda’s […]
Sharing Experiences From Wazalendo Projects Will Inspire Fellow Colleagues – Brig Gen Chandia
The Commandant Armored Warfare Training School – Karama, Brigadier General Peter Chandia has commended the Wazalendo SACCO leadership for undertaking a new approach towards members’ education where members share experiences and factors for their success as a way of inspiration to their colleagues. Brig Gen Chandia was speaking at the […]
Mrs. Buturo Cautions Protocol Officers Against Corruption
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Under Secretary of Finance and Administration, Mrs. Edith Buturo, has cautioned protocol officers and staff against engaging in self-destructive vices like corruption. “Many of us are rushing into protocol, and diplomacy because we think there are dollars and money; if you don’t have […]