The Joint Security Forces in Karamoja sub-region have assured residents in Karenga District that they will deal with the recent rise in crime in the District. This follows recent killings and abductions of civilians by criminal elements in the district causing fear and panic amongst the residents. In a meeting that was chaired by Resident…
Two senior officers of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been awarded Doctoral Degrees in Diplomacy and International Relations at EUCLID International University in the Gambia. Col Davis Rwangoga attached to the National Defence University Uganda and Maj John Tagaswire of NBC Lugazi Engineers College have been pursuing studies in diplomacy and international relations for…
The Director Veteran Affairs, Brigadier General (Rtd) Emmanuel Musingunzi has urged members of Wakaliga Veterans’ Market to reconcile their differences and come up with workable methods that will smoothen the workflow of the association. Brig Gen (Rtd) Musinguzi was speaking during an inspection tour aimed at finding a lasting solution for Wakaliga Veterans’ Market Vendors.…
The Deputy Commander Land Force, Major General Francis Takirwa has advised troops of the Field Artillery Division to jealously protect and maintain the newly constructed housing units in the Division by putting into practice the best living standards. Maj Gen Takirwa made the remarks as he commissioned forty-eight (48) housing units in the Field…
The 3 Infantry Division Court Martial (DCM) sitting at Longaroe and Nakapelimoru Sub-counties, Kotido District has sentenced four civilians for the murder of Local Council Three Chairperson of Longaroe Sub-county, Hon. Lomuria Moses, Lt Issa Mayende, Private Mwanika David and Lokol Peter. The Division Court Martial chaired by Colonel Francis Kateraho heard that on…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the need for the East African Community (EAC) integration. According to the President, it’s important for East Africans, especially young people to know why integration is very critical for the region. “There are three reasons; number one is do you want prosperity or not? If you say you…
The UPDF high-powered delegation led by the Chief Political Commissar Maj Gen Henry Masiko is away on a week-long visit to Algerian Military Museum to understand it and get best practices that will be applied as UPDF moves to establish a National Military Museum in Uganda at Katonga in Mpigi district. The delegation includes…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has today opened the African Integrated Peace Operations Course in Entebbe, Uganda. The Course that has attracted participants from the military, police and civilian components aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of integrated crisis management approaches as well as collaboration and coordination amongst the different actors. …
The joint security forces have given an ultimatum of seven days to the cattle rustlers from the Tepeth community in Moroto to voluntarily hand over the illegal guns and stolen livestock in their possession. Speaking at the security-community meeting held at Lokidet village, Katikikile Sub-County in Moroto district, the 3 Division Deputy Commander Brigadier…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force (UPDF – AF) today hosted Defence Attachés from fraternal countries but based in Uganda at its headquarters in Entebbe. The Defence Attachés were from the UK, Russia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, France and Tanzania, among others. The UPDF – AF Director of Personnel and Administration Brig Gen Julius…