Brigadier General Deus Sande, the Commander of the UPDF Armoured Brigade has encouraged church members of St. John Mary Vianney Catholic Church, Rakai District to embrace government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga which are aimed at alleviating poverty. Brig Gen Sande made the call today as he delivered a donation…
The Chieftaincy of Medical Services of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has today received donations of a brand-New Toyota Hilux Double Cabin from PEPFAR Uganda and three Yamaha Motorcycles from the University Research Co., LLC (URC) that were received by Brigadier General Patrick Ocen who represented the Chief of Medical Services, Major General Ambrose Musinguzi.…
The Contingent Commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces serving under the East African Community Regional Force, Colonel Michael Walaka Hyeroba has tasked Battalion Commanders and Staff Officers to intensify and thoroughly check on the discipline of the troops during routine activities where forces interact with the civilian community as a means of safeguarding the mission’s…
The Deputy Commander of the 3 Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Brigadier General Felix Busizoori has urged Officer Cadets undergoing internship to observe the code of conduct and maintain discipline wherever they are going to be deployed in different areas of operation. As one of their training requirements, sixty-seven (67) Officer…
Stakeholders from the Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda Martyrs Housing and Construction Company Limited, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) inspected the ongoing construction of security roads to assess the works progress. This follows the groundbreaking ceremony of the security roads in Karamoja Sub-region was launched in February 2023…
Newly passed out Military Police Personnel have today been implored to have their country at heart for the continuity of peace and stability, both in the country and beyond. This was pronounced by the Deputy Commander Land Force (D/CLF) Maj Gen Francis Takirwa as he officiated at the pass-out of Level Three Regimental Police…
The acting Bulomarer African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) forward operating base commander, Major Don Naijuka had a fruitful interaction with 31 elders, religious leaders and Kuutnuwarey district local authorities at Alfaaruuk Primary School. The meeting was aimed at cultivating harmony and highlighting security concerns including the ongoing night curfew, the need for…
The 3 Division Deputy Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Brigadier General Felix Busizoori has today inspected the progress of the ongoing construction works for housing units at 403Bde HQ, based at Matanyi Sub-County, Napak District. “I am pleased with the works progress and its completion shall meet the intended objectives,” said…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Staff Land Force (COS – LF) Maj Gen Jack Bagonza Bakasumba has lauded Commandants of the different military colleges under the African Union for their educative presentations geared towards finding solutions to the common security challenges facing Africa. He made this remark during the closure of the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain division commander Maj Gen Dick Olum has assured all residents of Rwenzori region of security and stability of the region. While officiating as the chief guest at the pipping ceremony of Uganda Police Force (UPF), officers of Rwenzori West elevated to higher ranks, Gen Olum dispelled rumours…