“Joint Training Promotes Common Understanding Of Security Challenges,” State Defence Minister Tells Kimaka Graduands
The Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, Minister of State for Defence (Defence) observed today that joint training among sister militaries fosters a common understanding and approach to addressing international and cross-border challenges. These challenges, she explained, include terrorism, transnational crimes, natural disasters, cyber threats, and money laundering, amongst others. Hon. Mateke […]
Ministry Of Defence And Veteran Affairs Marks African Public Service Day With Donation To Naguru Reception Centre
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), in collaboration with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), made a donation of assorted items to the Naguru Reception Centre in commemoration of Africa Public Service Day. Mr. Mike Wambi Mabonga, Commissioner of Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Support and Resettlement in the Directorate of […]
Defence Taskforce to Formulate Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy Launched
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA)/the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have launched a Taskforce to develop a comprehensive Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy. The Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Rosette Byengoma, inaugurated the Taskforce, which aims to address the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation in […]
EAC Armed Forces Urged To Collaborate As Field Training Exercise Concludes In Rwanda
The 13th edition of the East African Community Armed Forces Field Training Exercise, codenamed ‘Ushirikiano Imara’, officially drew to a close at the Rwanda Defence Force Military Academy in Gako today. The exercise, conducted under the theme “Strengthening the Security Sector Integration and Harnessing Common Interests Consistent with EAC Regional […]
The 13th Edition Of The EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise Commences In Rwanda
The Hon. Juvenal Marizamunda, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Rwanda, officially launched the 13th Edition of the EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise, code-named ‘Ushirikiano Imara’, at the Rwanda Defence Force Military Academy in Gako. The exercise, themed ” Strengthening the Security Sector Integration and Harnessing Common Interests […]
NRA Managed Because It Had The Correct Principles – President Museveni
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) attributed the success of the National Resistance Movement/Army during the liberation war to the correct principles it upheld. “NRA managed because we had correct principles. We believed in patriotism, Pan-Africanism, […]
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President Museveni Cautions Officers Against Careerism In The Military
His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), cautioned newly commissioned Officer Cadets against careerism during their military service. “African Armies look at the army as a job. The Army is not a job. It […]
Corruption Should Be An Abomination Especially In UPDF – Says President Museveni
Graduands of the second cohort of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) have been implored to avoid any corrupt tendencies for the continuous socio-economic transformation of the country. “Corruption is not at the peripheral but something at the core with most civil servants and some few elements within the […]