President Museveni Commends FRONASA Revolution
President Museveni has today thanked FRONASA veterans /UPDF for their active participation towards the success of the liberation struggle. President Museveni said this as the Chief Guest at the 12th Annual Tarehe Sita thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast at Kololo ceremonial grounds. “I thank FRONASA/UPDF for liberating the country. UPDF is now […]
Defence Minister Meets European Union Envoy For Africa
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today met with the Deputy Managing Director for Africa at the European Union External Service; H.E Benard Quintin. The meeting at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala; aimed at strengthening cooperation in […]
President Museveni Commissions New NEC Uzima Water Plant
President Museveni has today Commissioned the New NEC Uzima Natural Mineral Water Production Plant in Kakiri barracks, Wakiso district. The President appreciated UPDF troops for identifying with the development needs of the population, adding that the production of natural mineral water by the army is a plus, in terms of […]
President Museveni Commends Revolutionists, Calls For Continuous Transformation
President Museveni has today congratulated everyone who contributed to the success of the struggle, and called for reconstruction to achieve socio-economic transformation. The President remarked this as Chief Guest at a function to commemorate the 42nd Tarehe Sita Anniversary and Defence Forces Week (DFW) activities at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara […]
Wazalendo SACCO Concludes Week-Long Training Of Community SACCOs In Greater Mbarara
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has concluded a one-week training of community-based SACCOs in greater Mbarara as part of the UPDF army week activities ahead of Tarehe Sita celebrations. According to the Chief Executive officer of Wazalendo SACCO Col Joseph Freddy Onata, the training was in furtherance of […]
Defence Minister Flags Off 42nd Tarehe Sita Marathon In Mbarara
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today flagged off the 42nd Tarehe Sita marathon at Boma Grounds in Mbarara City. The 5km marathon was held in recognition of the sacrifices made by the founders of the peoples’ revolution for social and economic transformation. Speaking […]
Fully Stocked Accommodation Facility At Pro Heli Commissioned By Minister Ssempijja
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today commissioned a fully stocked accommodation facility and a recreation centre at PRO HELI International Limited services in Nakasongola. PRO HELI International Service Limited is a company engaged in Overhaul, Repair, maintenance and spare parts of MI series […]
Uganda And South Africa Meet On Defence Cooperation
The Governments of Uganda and South Africa have today concluded a one-day Inaugural Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting at Protea Skyz Hotel, in Kampala. The meeting focused on reviewing the areas of cooperation in defence as provided for by the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two countries in […]
Wazalendo Sacco Participates In Tarehe Sita Activities In Greater Mbarara
Wazalendo savings and credit cooperative society joins the rest of the UPDF in greater Mbarara to participate in the army week activities ahead of the 42nd UPDF birthday due to take place on the 6th of February 2023. Wazalendo is offering free training and sharing experiences with SACCOs identified by […]
We Are Very Proud Of UPDF’s Direction Into A Productive Force – Hon. Huda Oleru
The Minister of State for Defence in Charge of Veteran Affairs Hon. Huda Abason Oleru has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ ever-increasing capabilities in ensuring Uganda’s territorial integrity, as well as its unique role in disaster mitigation, as evidence of the Forces’ commitment to fostering harmony between the Forces […]