The President of the Republic of Uganda, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the Chief of Defence Forces, the UPDF fraternity the Right Honourable Prime Ministers emeritus, Members of Parliament, brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen. I’m deeply honoured to be with you today as you celebrate the 13th Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Service…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has cautioned Officers in the Force to desist from all forms of corruption that may tarnish the name of the UPDF. President Museveni was speaking at the 13th annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving that was held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds…
The Joint Chief of Staff Major General Leopold Kyanda has noted that the establishment of the Office of the Coordinator National Vital Assets and Strategic Installations comes at a time when the government needs to protect all its vital assets and strategic installations and fill the gaps that expose the country to potential harm. …
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) commenced a two-day Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) workshop at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya in preparation for its 18th AGM, which is scheduled to take place on 25th March 2023 in Gaddafi Barracks. During the opening of the workshop, Brigadier General Abdul Rugumayo,…
The Chief of Staff – Reserve Force, Brigadier General Mwanje Ssekiranda, has stated that the transfer of Officers in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces is a normal and healthy practice that ensures accountability by outgoing officers to the institution. He made these comments during the handover/takeover ceremony of the Commander Jinja Cantonment office from…
The former UPDF Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom Brig Gen James Kaija, is now the new Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Chief Staff Officer (CSO), headquartered in Kamwokya – Kampala. As he presided over the function, the Deputy Chief Coordinator of OWC Maj Gen Sam Kavuma told both the Incoming and Outgoing CSOs that…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Her Excellency CATRIONA LIANG has today handed over the United Nations flag to the new Incoming Commander of the United Nations Guard Unit X (UNGU X) Lt Col Emmanuel Odongo. In her remarks, the SRSG acknowledged the great work UNGU is doing to ensure the safety and…
UPDF together with Pamoja Foundation have today cleaned Nakawa market in Kampala. The force also availed free medical and clinical services to market traders and other residents in the precincts of the market to strengthen its corporate social responsibility role with the masses. This was a result of an earlier partnership the army…
The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Oleru Abason, joined the Russian Federation in Uganda to commemorate the Defender of the Fatherland Day. This day is celebrated in many countries of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) to honour individuals associated with the military or army service.…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has applauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their efforts in Somalia as part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). He commended them for creating a conducive environment for Somalia’s socio-economic and political transformation while exhibiting the Pan-African spirit. “The…