East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been called upon to collaboratively explore and extract vital raw materials to bolster their defence industries and further promote regional integration. This was emphasised during the opening of a two-day Multi-Experts Working Group meeting in Kampala, which sought to unite member states on a common approach to…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) owes its enduring success to three crucial pillars: training, discipline, and ideological thinking, according to Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division. Speaking at the opening of the Training of Trainers’ Methods of Instruction Course today at Lugaya Uganda Wildlife training wing in Murchison National…
Brig Gen Keith Katungi, the Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division, has issued a stern warning to charcoal dealers in Northern Uganda, stating that there will be dire consequences for those who continue to operate. This caution follows breaches of the Presidential directive on charcoal burning and transportation issued…
Hon Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, Senior Presidential Adviser (SPA) and Head of the Karamoja-Teso Governance Monitoring Mechanism, has launched a comprehensive field monitoring of ongoing water infrastructure projects in Karamoja Sub-region. The initiative kicked off in Napak district today, followed by a meeting with officials in Moroto district, where the local water officer presented…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) non-commissioned Officers approaching retirement have been urged to remain vigilant against potential scams targeting their pensions and gratuities. The warning comes as these soldiers prepare to retire at the end of the month. The message was delivered by Lt Col Onesmus Amanya, Deputy Director in charge of…
In a heartening development, the Resident District Commissioner of Karenga, Mr. Ocailap Geoffrey Filbert, has expressed optimism about the declining levels of insecurity in the Karamoja region. Speaking at the district headquarters, Mr. Ocailap said that with security guaranteed, “the food problem will be history in Karamoja.” The commissioner commended the Uganda Peoples’…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Directorate of Pension, Gratuity and Compensation, has launched a Retirement Sensitisation and Documentation Exercise for Non-Commissioned Officers ranked Warrant Officer and below at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Jinja. Brig Gen Chris Bagonza, Deputy Joint Staff Human Resource Management, praised the retirees for their selfless service…
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), in collaboration with the European Union and Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre, concluded a three-day workshop in Kampala today. Organised by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), the event provided technical training on monitoring and evaluating strategic communication campaigns aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE). …
Fort Portal City, Kabarole District: The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, officially kicked off the 16th Edition of the CDF (Chief of Defence Forces) Cup Tournament today. Hosted by the Mountain Division, the two-week competition will see 19 formations and units of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) compete in football and…
The 16th edition of the CDF Cup, a highly esteemed tournament for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), is set to commence tomorrow, Tuesday, 17 September 2024, at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City. The event will be officially opened by the Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga. In a notable gesture…