President Museveni Officiates Pass-Out Ceremony For Tank Crew And Armoured Company Commanders
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), today presided over the pass-out ceremony for Armoured Company Commanders and tank crew trainees at the Mechanized Warfare College in Kalama, Mubende District. In his address, President Museveni congratulated the trainees and emphasised the importance of combined […]
Hon Huda Oleru Calls For Innovation And Collaboration At DVA Staff Event
Hon Huda Abason Oleru, Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), has emphasised the importance of open communication and innovation within the Directorate of Veteran Affairs (DVA), urging department heads to cultivate a supportive and collaborative environment. Addressing staff at the DVA’s end-of-year party in Kampala yesterday, […]
UPDF Personnel Urged To Prioritise Mental And Physical Wellbeing
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been urged to focus on their mental and physical health in order to address challenges such as HIV, mental illness, and various communicable and non-communicable diseases. This call was made by Dr Richard Mugahi, […]
Minister Oboth Urges Türkiye To Establish Defence Manufacturing Hub In Uganda
Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, has called on Türkiye to set up a defence manufacturing hub in Uganda, capitalising on the country’s strategic position in Africa. He suggested that Uganda could serve as a regional base, similar to Türkiye’s role in Asia and Europe. […]
President Museveni Launches Karamoja Skilling Hub To Drive Youth Empowerment
The President of Uganda, H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has officially opened the Karamoja Industrial and Skilling Hub in Napak District, marking the third such facility in Eastern Uganda under the Presidential Skilling Initiative. This follows the earlier launch of similar hubs in Bukedi (Kibuku) and Teso (Soroti City) […]
Minister Oboth-Oboth Hails UK Support In Strengthening UPDF Capabilities
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has lauded the historical bilateral relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, emphasising its importance in the areas of defence and military cooperation. Hon. Oboth-Oboth made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the British High Commissioner to Uganda, […]
Minister Lokeris Slams Cross-Region Criminals As Threat To Peace
The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon Peter Lokeris, has strongly condemned the criminal activities of individuals he described as “peace spoilers” in the Nabilatuk and Napak districts. These criminals, according to Hon Lokeris, not only disrupt local communities but also spread unrest across neighbouring regions such as Teso and Bugisu […]
Uganda, France Strengthen Military Ties With Focus On Training And Regional Security
Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth today welcomed the French Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Xavier Sticker, for a meeting at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya. The discussions focused on enhancing regional security and strengthening military cooperation, with an emphasis on training. Minister Oboth expressed […]
Uganda And Somalia Sign Implementation Agreement To Forge Stronger Security Ties
The governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Federal Government of Somalia have today committed to enhance diplomatic relations and reinforce collaborative security efforts between the two respective countries. This was during a meeting led by Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Marksons Oboth, and Somalia’s Minister […]
President Museveni Hails UPDF Professionalism And Urges Focus On Agricultural Production
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) H.E Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, officiated today at the commissioning ceremony for officer cadets from Intake 07/24 (short professionals) and Intake 03/21-24 (Three-Year Cadet course) at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba […]