Million Trees International Organization (MTI) and Southern Range Nyanza Textile Ltd (NYTIL) have today donated fruit trees and face masks respectively to UPDF to mark the 43rd Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations that will be held in the Busoga sub-region. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in…
The State, according to the Cambridge Encyclopaedia, is defined as a form of political association which in the main enjoys the unique right of being able to use legitimate coercion over a particular territory. The rights and duties of officeholders of the state are set down in law, including constitutional law. Thus, the state…
The Janale District Commissioner, Mr. Abdirahaman Ali, underscored the importance of coordination between security organs in the district to secure people and their properties from the Al-Shabaab. The call was made at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Janale Forward Operating Base (FOB) during the joint stakeholders’ security meeting. “To maintain the…
The top joint security commanders of Disarmament Operation code-named ‘Usalama Kwa’ Wote and senior leaders are up to revitalize security amongst communities in Amudat district and Sebei Sub-region despite isolated security challenges. Annually during long dry seasons, the Pokot pastoralist community of Amudat district faces harsh dry weather conditions which push them to seek…
The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru has commended the retiring senior officers for their brave and devoted service to the country, starting from the NRA struggle and continuing throughout their career in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. She was speaking at the closure of the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and senior leaders remain committed to strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) operations in Karamoja Sub-region. This recommitment was made today at the closure of an Induction Course for CIMIC centre coordinators that was held at Moroto district headquarters. Participants included UPDF General and Senior Officers, Resident District Commissioners…
The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Central African Republic have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Military Cooperation during a bilateral meeting that was held at Skyz Hotel, Naguru. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja said that today marks a milestone…
The Commissioner of Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Support and Resettlement at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), Mr. Mike Mabonga has today noted that the smooth transition of military veterans into civilian life remains a priority to the Directorate of Veterans Affairs since retirement is likened to a job well done and is a protracted…
The Chief of Defence Forces has today 16th January 2024 held a bilateral meeting with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Offices, in Mbuya-Kampala. The meeting focused on improving the working relationship between the UPDF and the international humanitarian body that has…
The Chieftaincy of Pension and Gratuity has commenced the Retirement Sensitisation and Documentation Exercise of 159 of 162 Senior Officers under Batch 13 B at Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) Jinja. Five (5) Generals and 159 Senior Officers from the rank of Major to Colonel are slated to be retired from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence…