Hon. Rwamirama Urges Locals From Isingiro District To Continue Preserving Peace
The Minister of State for Animal Industry Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Dr. Bright Rwamirama has today implored all those who participated in the liberation struggle to continue supporting efforts to preserve peace. This, he said today, during the launch of Tarehe Sita and Defence Forces Week activities at Isingiro District […]
The People Of Greater Mbarara Contributed A Great Deal Towards The Liberation Struggle: Minister Ssempijja
[rl_gallery id="11274"] The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today extolled the people of Greater Mbarara and Kazo District in particular for their contribution and the foundation they laid towards the liberation struggle. Hon. Ssempijja was presiding over the regional launch of the 42nd Tarehe […]
Deputy Speaker Commends UPDF For Professionalism
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has today commended the professionalism exhibited by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). “You have won the confidence of our people and please do all you can to maintain it. We have many questions on other institutions of government but not UPDF. […]
Wazalendo Sacco Gives Back To The Community
Wazalendo savings and credit cooperative society has donated medical items to support the Tarehe Sita (Army week) activities. The function was held at Wazalendo SACCO Headquarters in Kiwatule Kampala. The items donated included 10 delivery beds and 50 waste bins of 50 litres each valued at 12.5 million shillings only. […]
President Museveni Warns Against Sectarianism
[rl_gallery id="11185"] President Museveni has today cautioned locals to always avoid sectarian tendencies for the continuous progress of the government’s transformation agenda. The President made the above remark while officiating at the 37th NRM Liberation Day Celebrations held at Kakeeka Grounds, in Kakumiro district. He said acquiring positions based on […]
Press Statement By The Minister Of State For Defence And Veteran Affairs/Veteran Affairs On The Occasion Of Liberation Day 2023
My Fellow Citizens, On the 26th day of January in 1986, the NRA now UPDF ushered in a new dispensation of stability and peace for our country. While announcing the takeover of government and assuming the presidency, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, speaking at the steps of Parliament building, famously […]
National Defence College – Uganda Pioneer Students Graduate
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the UPDF H.E Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officiated at the graduation of Course Intake 01/2022 at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC – U) in Njeru, Buikwe district. The pioneer eighteen (18) course participants successfully […]
Promotion And Appointments In UPDF
H.E the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has promoted and appointed General Officers as follows: Major General Francis Takirwa appointed Acting Deputy Commander Land Force. Major General JA Bakasumba appointed Acting Chief of Staff Land Force. Brigadier General Bob P Ogiki promoted to […]
Members Of Parliament Visit UPDF Troops In Somalia
Uganda’s Members of Parliament (MPs) sitting on the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have begun five-day visit to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops in Somalia in fulfillment of their constitution mandate. This visit is aimed at assessing the performance of the troops in the mission area and the […]
Attack On UPDF Soldiers On Guard Duties
Last evening an Attack occurred on our Soldiers guarding at Ambercourt road close to Gadaffi barracks at 2050hrs leading to the death by strangling and shooting of RA/110575 Sgt Eyagu Simon Peter a UPDF soldier attached to Gadaffi Barracks JINJA Cantonment while his colleague had gone to buy some drink. […]