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 […]
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 […]
President Museveni Stresses Importance Of Intelligence In National Security
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency General (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has emphasised the crucial role of intelligence in military operations, highlighting its significance in informing strategic decisions and ensuring national security. “The Intelligence is the eyes, ears, […]
“Joint Training Promotes Common Understanding Of Security Challenges,” State Defence Minister Tells Kimaka Graduands
The Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, Minister of State for Defence (Defence) observed today that joint training among sister militaries fosters a common understanding and approach to addressing international and cross-border challenges. These challenges, she explained, include terrorism, transnational crimes, natural disasters, cyber threats, and money laundering, amongst others. Hon. Mateke […]
President Museveni Cautions Officers Against Careerism In The Military
His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), cautioned newly commissioned Officer Cadets against careerism during their military service. “African Armies look at the army as a job. The Army is not a job. It […]
Corruption Should Be An Abomination Especially In UPDF – Says President Museveni
Graduands of the second cohort of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) have been implored to avoid any corrupt tendencies for the continuous socio-economic transformation of the country. “Corruption is not at the peripheral but something at the core with most civil servants and some few elements within the […]
Kampala Metropolitan Area Boda-Boda Leaders Undergo Patriotism Development Course
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has today presided over the passing out of 372 Boda-Boda leaders from the Kampala Metropolitan Area who underwent a one-week Patriotism Development Course at Oliver Reginald Tambo Leadership School, […]
Minister Otafiire Stresses Collaborative Efforts In Providing Security
The Minister of Internal Affairs, the Honourable Major General (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, delivered a lecture to the second cohort of course members at the National Defence College – Uganda today. During his lecture, he emphasized that providing security for Uganda requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders. “Security is now […]
President Museveni Commissions Marine Pier At Sustainable Base In Mayuge
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today commissioned a Marine Pier at the Sustainable Base in Ntokoro, Mayuge District. “I congratulate the Commandant of the Marine Brigade for building this Brigade, which started as a small force […]
President Museveni Commissions Marine Upgraded Capabilities, Commends Expansion Of Marines Brigade
His Excellency the President of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief commended the efforts towards the growth and expansion of the Marines Brigade through its establishment of training centres in Butiaba, Kalangalo and Ntokolo. “Twenty percent of Uganda is under fresh water and some of it is on the borders. It therefore has […]