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Security Agencies Commended For Peace Restoration In Karamoja

The State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon Florence Wamala Nambozo, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for their pivotal role
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Memorial Event

President Museveni Commends CDF, Defence Ministry for honouring Gen Aronda

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs for organising events to honour the
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Memorial Event

Aronda Was Outstanding On Ideology And Discipline – President Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the late General Aronda Nyakairima for his significant contribution to discipline in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).
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Obituary

OBITUARY

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) fraternity regret to announce with deep sorrow the untimely death of the
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Bilateral Relations

Minister Oboth Meets Belgian Ambassador, Pledge To Strengthen Bilateral Ties

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, hosted a significant meeting with the Belgian Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Hugues Chantry, at the
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Defence

Gen Kisembo’s 39-Year Army Tenure: A Testament To Hard Work And Faith

In a heartwarming ceremony at St Paul’s Church of Uganda, Kyabenda Parish, Kamwenge District, Brig Gen Charles Kisembo was hailed as a shining example of dedication and
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Training

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
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Memorial Event

Kampala Defence and Security Expo to Honour General Aronda Nyakairima

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs will hold the 1st Kampala Defence and
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Defence

Gen Salim Saleh Presides Over Graduation Of 419 Cadres In Gulu, Advocates For Mechanised Farming

General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Salim Saleh, Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, has presided over the graduation of 419 cadres in Gulu district.
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