Minister Oboth Urges EU To Deepen Security Cooperation With Uganda
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, has urged the European Union to bolster its collaboration with Uganda, particularly in the defence sector, to address escalating security threats within Uganda and the broader East African region. During a meeting held at the Ministry of Defence and […]
Hon. Oboth Reaffirms Uganda’s Commitment to Fostering Defence Ties with Belgium
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the importance of strengthening Uganda’s bilateral relations with Belgium, particularly in defence diplomacy. He made the remarks during a meeting with His Excellency Hugues Chantry, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Uganda, who paid a […]
Car Hire Services To Support UPDF Operations Under Framework Contract Arrangement
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND VETERAN AFFAIRS BID NOTICE ABRIDGED BID NOTICE UNDER OPEN BIDDING 1. Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for No. Reference Number MD/NCONS/2024 -2025/00007 Subject 1 CAR HIRE SERVICES TO SUPPORT IJPDF OPERATIONS UNDER FRAMEWORK CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT. FOR […]
Hon. Oboth Engages Danish Envoy in Talks on Regional Security
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, today met with the Danish Special Representative to the Great Lakes Region, Birgitte Nygaard Markussen, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mbuya. The discussions focused on regional security, particularly the situation in the […]
Excitement as Members of the Defense and Internal Affairs Committee visit the UPDF National Referral hospital
Hon Huda Abason Oleru, Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, welcomed a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee to the UPDF National Referral Hospital at Lower Mbuya, in Kampala. The committee, led by Hon Wilson Kajwengye, MP for Nyabushozi County, was on […]
Uganda and Azerbaijan Explore Defence Cooperation in Joint Ventures and Technology
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, received a delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan, led by the Counselor Rustam Hasanli, who paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. This visit follows […]
Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Defence Ties With Russia
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Russia, emphasising historical ties and shared security interests. “Russia and Uganda have a long-standing history of collaboration. We appreciate Russia’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in our […]
President Museveni Reflects on Divine Connection in Shaping Uganda’s Progress
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has highlighted the interconnection between secular and spiritual principles in leadership and governance in shaping Uganda’s progress. Speaking at the 14th Annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving held at the Ministry of […]
Uganda And Somalia Pledge To Strengthen Defence Cooperation
The governments of Uganda and the Federal Republic of Somalia have signed a joint communiqué to enhance strong defence cooperation between the two countries. The signing took place yesterday at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala, during a meeting between Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, […]
Minister Huda Oleru Hails Museveni, NRA For Uganda’s Peace Dividend
Hon. Dr Huda Oleru Abason, the Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Army (NRA) for their role in securing Uganda’s peace and stability. She made the remarks while commissioning a historical monument in Masaka, marking the site where […]