The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District. The incident, involving Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ameny Bonny, left three people dead and three others injured. The CDF through…
The Hon. John Mulimba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation), and Joint Security Forces Commanders have launched a series of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities in Busia district. These initiatives, focusing on environmental areas, will culminate in a thanksgiving ceremony on 9 August 2024, expected to be attended by the President of Uganda,…
The Muslim Community has been called upon to join efforts to fight against extremists and elements that want to spoil the good name of Islam, yet the Islamic religion is known for advocating peace for all the people. The call was made by the Deputy Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Colonel…
The Bulomarer District Commissioner, Mr. Muhidin Khalif Alio, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under ATMIS mandate for their contribution not only towards the restoration of peace and security in Somalia but also the wellbeing of Somalis. He said this while attending the joint security meeting at ATMIS Forward Operating Base…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has donated an assortment of items to female residents of Katakwi district to mark the International Women’s Day celebrations in the district. The items included; 518 packs of reusable sanitary pads and 139 standard maama kits worth ten million shillings. The Katakwi Resident District Commissioner, Major (Rtd)…
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…
Maj Patrick Ocitti Staff Officer Transport at Chieftaincy of Logistics and Engineering, today at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya, received Crestram bins from Crest Tank Limited presented by the General Manager, Mr. Ajay Jain. This was in response to the call made to the various partners of the Defence Forces…
The Director of Political Education – Land Forces and Coordinator of Tarehe Sita week in Namayingo district, Colonel Anatoli Nuwagira has commended the people of Namayingo and district leadership for their unwavering support and cooperation with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. He attributed the success of the UPDF to the strategic partnership with the…
The Woman Member of Parliament for Buyende District, Hon. Annet Mary Nakato, expressed her gratitude towards the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for providing life jackets to the local fishing community. She stated that the jackets will significantly enhance their safety as they conduct their duties on the lake. She made the remarks as she…
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…