The outgoing Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu cautioned the Wazalendo SACCO leadership and members against being overjoyed by the successes they have so far registered. “Run away from that syndrome of arrivism. This is the time you must work very hard because this is the time when the devil comes…
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the UPDF has appointed and promoted the following General and senior officers as follows: Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi appointed minister of state for trade in the ministry of trade and cooperatives. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba appointed the Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has reiterated the commitment of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces towards the implementation of the areas of cooperation in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Uganda and the Central African Republic that was signed on 17th January, 2024 in Kampala. “Once there is…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has relocated its branch formerly located in Muhooti barracks and upgraded it into a cash-operating branch which was opened in Fort Portal City, Kabarole District. The Commander Land Forces Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga described WSACCO’s eighteen years as a true success story worthy of celebrating. He…
Brigadier General Anthony Lukwago Mbusi, the Sector One Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has lauded troops in Barawe District, Somalia for harmoniously working with the Somali Armed Forces which has brought about peace in the area despite persistent provocation from the…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has reiterated the importance of integration of Africa to address the challenges faced by the Continent. This was during an interface with a delegation of students and members of faculty from the Kenya Defence Forces Defence Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) – Karen,…
The Bulomarer District Commissioner, Mr. Muhidin Khalif Alio, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under ATMIS mandate for their contribution not only towards the restoration of peace and security in Somalia but also the wellbeing of Somalis. He said this while attending the joint security meeting at ATMIS Forward Operating Base…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Forces of Congo (FARDC) in a joint operation killed one Allied Democratic Forces terrorist in the areas of Maserekwede in Ituri Province. The ongoing operation aims to completely flush out the terrorists who have split into groups of 5-7 from the…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has donated an assortment of items to female residents of Katakwi district to mark the International Women’s Day celebrations in the district. The items included; 518 packs of reusable sanitary pads and 139 standard maama kits worth ten million shillings. The Katakwi Resident District Commissioner, Major (Rtd)…
Leaders from Karamoja, Sebei (Republic of Uganda) and West Pokot (Republic of Kenya) have expressed commitment towards peacebuilding and co-existence following the signing of a joint communique on mediation and consultations between the Pokot of West Pokot County (Kenya), Pokot of Amudat, the Sabiny, the Pian of Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk districts. This follows a…