His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has highlighted the interconnection between secular and spiritual principles in leadership and governance in shaping Uganda’s progress. Speaking at the 14th Annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the commanders and participants who took part in the parades during the Liberation Day commemoration in Mubende and the Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kyotera. The same group which executed both parades, received praise for their exceptional…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces today launched the first-ever Chief of Defence Forces Inter-Forces Drill Competition at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo. The event, now part of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) annual calendar, aims to enhance discipline, teamwork, and professionalism within the forces. Presiding over the launch, the Deputy CDF Lt Gen…
A total of 43 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces soldiers completed a six-week Advanced Heavy Equipment Operators Course that was conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capacity in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. Presiding over the ceremony, the Jinja Cantonment Commander, Brig Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye, who represented…
Wazalendo Investments (SMC) Limited (WIL), a subsidiary of Wazalendo SACCO, yesterday unveiled its third estate in Namayiba, Mukono District, spanning 54 acres. The event also saw the commissioning of a road construction equipment unit. Brig Gen Joseph Freddy Onata, the Chief Executive Officer of Wazalendo SACCO, on behalf of the Chief of Joint Staff, Maj…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District intercepted a man and his wife in possession of an illegal firearm this afternoon at around 1400hrs. The suspects, identified as Olanya Golden Ricky (46), a resident of Ngora Village, Pobel Parish, Lukung Sub-County, Lamwo District, and Atoo Jennifer (28), a resident…
Members of Parliament representing the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in the 11th Parliament donated a science laboratory block to Gulu Army Senior Secondary School. The facility, which houses dedicated Biology, Chemistry, and Physics laboratories, is part of their corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at enhancing education within the military community. The 10 MPs…
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…
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…
The Minister of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Hajati Minsa Kabanda, has called on the residents of Lwengo District to set aside political differences and unite for a common cause. Hon. Kabanda made the remarks while officiating at the handover of the Tarehesita projects in Lwengo District. “I want you to be…