President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Ugandans of the security of life and property, courtesy of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). “I assure the people of Uganda that UPDF has the capacity to protect you and your property, supported by you the civilians,” he said. President Museveni made these remarks while presiding…
The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and strong relations with local communities as key factors in the success of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces mission in Somalia. His remarks were made during the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured that Uganda’s economy will grow into double digits when the country starts producing its oil. “After June (this year), our economy will grow by 7.3 percent without oil. That’s a high growth speed, very few countries can…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has criticised the Supreme Court’s ruling against trying armed civilians in military courts, calling it unfortunate and unacceptable. Speaking at the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera district, he warned that such developments would undermine the UPDF’s ability to maintain…
Residents of Fort Portal City, Kabarole District, joined the rest of the country today in celebrating Tarehe Sita, a day marking the birth of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF). The celebrations, held at Buhinga Stadium, were attended by government officials, security personnel, and the local community. The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Fort…