Collaborating For Peace: Urgent Call For Security Forces To Engage With Karamoja Communities
The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your operations, listen to the local community,” Hon. Lokeris […]
Government Reinforces Resolve Against Terrorism And Violent Extremism
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu, has emphasised the government’s commitment to addressing terrorism and violent extremism. During a discussion of the findings of the Rapid Threat Assessment Report on Violent Extremism in Uganda at Imperial Royale, Kampala, the report by Professor Abdu […]
Security Agencies Commended For Peace Restoration In Karamoja
The State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon Florence Wamala Nambozo, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for their pivotal role in restoring peace to the Karamoja region. During a visit to the Moroto district headquarters today, Minister Nambozo celebrated the newfound security in the […]
President Museveni Commends CDF, Defence Ministry for honouring Gen Aronda
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs for organising events to honour the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima. President Museveni noted that the culture of memorial ceremonies is important as it fosters oneness. Gen Aronda, who served […]
Aronda Was Outstanding On Ideology And Discipline – President Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the late General Aronda Nyakairima for his significant contribution to discipline in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). Speaking at the 1st Kampala Defence & Security Expo 2024/Memorial Event in honour of Gen Aronda at Speke Resort Munyonyo, President Museveni described Gen Aronda as […]
OBITUARY
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) fraternity regret to announce with deep sorrow the untimely death of the Minister of State for Defence (Defence), the Honourable Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke, who was also the Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District, that […]
Minister Oboth Meets Belgian Ambassador, Pledge To Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, hosted a significant meeting with the Belgian Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Hugues Chantry, at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) headquarters. The primary objective of this gathering was to fortify the existing bilateral relations between Uganda […]