Karamoja Ministers Pledge To Expedite Transformation Programmes In Karamoja Sub-Region

The Ministers for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Lokeris Peter and Hon. Wamala Nambozo Florence (State Minister) have committed to accelerating programmes aimed at transforming the Karamoja Sub-region.   During their inaugural visit to the region today, the Ministers met with stakeholders in Kotido district to introduce themselves, engage in discussions, and address pressing issues.   “We…

UPDF Recruitment

The UPDF will conduct a general recruitment exercise of 9627 regular forces into Infantry forces. The actual recruitment exercise will commence on 01 July 24 and end on 14 July 2024.   The procedure for this recruitment exercise shall be as follows; 1. Aspiring candidates applying to join the regular force will get recommendations from…

ADF IED Expert Captured

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), in the ongoing operation, codenamed “Operation Shujaa”, today apprehended a commander of the Allied Democratic Forces terrorist group known as Anywari Al Iraq, also referred to as AA.   Anywari, an expert in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), hails…

Maintain Discipline And Upgrade – Brig Gen Besigye Tells Karama Combat Engineer Graduates

The Joint Staff Chief Engineering, Brig Gen Cyrus Besigye Bekunda, today implored combat engineers and explosive experts to maintain discipline and continually upgrade their skills to reach the pinnacle of their army careers.   “Discipline and Willingness to Upgrade will give you a good life in the Army,” said Brig Besigye Bekunda during the passing-out…

General Kainerugaba Lectures Officer Cadets On Servant Leadership

Today, the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba delivered a lecture on servant leadership to Officer Cadets of Intake 18/long at the Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta, Nakaseke District.   General Kainerugaba, also the Senior Presidential Advisor – Special Operations, reminded them that servant leadership is a powerful approach that can potentially create a…

NEC To Construct 39Bn Multi-Purpose Building At Gulu University Constituent College In Moroto District

National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has been awarded the contract to construct a multi-million multi-purpose building at Gulu University Constituent College in Moroto District.   The project, valued at UGX 39.9 billion, is a fulfilment of the presidential pledge by H.E Yoweri Museveni to provide higher…