Somali National Army Recruits Commended For Prioritizing To Defend Their Country
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohammed has today applauded Somali National Army recruits for choosing to defend their country and its people, among other options. This was contained in a speech read by the Somali Government Minister of Defence Hon Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur on […]
The Future Of Uganda Depends On UPDF Capabilities – Hon Ssempijja
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has said that the future of Uganda depends on the capabilities of UPDF, and these capabilities can be attained through training. Hon. Ssempijja made the remarks while officiating at the graduation ceremony of 47 senior officers from the East […]
“Civilian Component Plays A Critical Role In Peace Support Operations” – Commissioner Anguzu
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Commissioner Human Resource, Mr. Cox Anguzu Alfred has underscored the critical role of the civilian component in peace support operations. He said, “Even if it is a struggle that has a military problem, it can never succeed unless you have the civilians who […]
Minister Oboth Hails East African Community Armed Forces For Championing Regional Integration
The Minister of Defence for General Duties, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth has hailed the East African Armed Forces taking the lead in the regional integration process of the Community. Hon. Oboth was today speaking during an interview at the Rwanda Defence Command and Staff College, Musanze, at the closure of […]
Defence State Minister Commends UPDF Engineers
The Minister of State for Defence (Defence) Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth has today applauded UPDF engineers brigade for constructing health centres at a lower cost in Isingiro district. Hon Oboth made the above remark while commissioning six (06) Health centres II constructed by UPDF engineers. The commissioned Health Centres are […]
Hon. Huda Lauds Public Service Commission, As MODVA Staff Clean Bugolobi Market
The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs Hon. Oleru Huda has today applauded the Public Service Commission for identifying and developing the human capital that has steered the country to acceptable levels of socio-economic growth. Hon. Huda said this as Chief Guest at a function held […]
Changing Security Dynamics Demand Concerted Efforts To Be Addressed Says Rwanda Defence Minister
The Rwanda Minister of Defence Honourable Juvenal Marizamunda has said the fast-changing political, economic, and social security dynamics call for concerted efforts to be addressed. The Minister was speaking during the official opening of the East African Community Command Post Exercise at the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College, […]
Government Chief Whip Launches 14 Ambulance Boats in Amolatar District
The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua on behalf of the President has presided over the launch of 14 ambulance boats in Amolatar District. The ambulance boats under the Ministry of Health are e in fulfilment of a pledge by the President. Hon. Obua informed the gathering that the […]
EU Ambassador Commends Uganda’s Peace Efforts in the Region
The European Union Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Jan Sadek has lauded Uganda’s commitment towards peace, security and stability in the region during a meeting with the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja. Mr. Sadek had led a European Union delegation in Uganda as they met […]
Use Government Programs To Get Out Of Poverty – President Museveni
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today rallied Ugandans to utilise the available various government programs to get themselves out of poverty. This was contained in his Heroes’ Day speech that was delivered on his […]