Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja yesterday launched the construction of the 150-acre Pathogen Economy Bioscience Park at the NEC T6 Industrial and Business Park in Katuugo, Nakasongola District. The land, initially owned by Katuugo Training Centre, was transferred to the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) for agricultural use before being repurposed for the Bio-Scientific…
Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Infantry Division, has issued a strong warning to individuals spreading unfounded rumours on social media, particularly claims that 400 human sacrifices are needed before the reopening of Karuma Bridge in Northern Uganda. “This is 100 percent false,” Brig Gen Busizoori stated…
Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Chairperson of the Field Inspection Project at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), has called on civil servants, particularly engineers, architects, and planners, to prioritise quality in their work for the government. “If you want to gain trust from the public and people you serve, then do great…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today officiated the ground-breaking ceremony for constructing the State-of-the-Art Joint headquarters of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in Mbuya. “It is of strategic importance that the MoDVA headquarters are accommodated in a modern and comfortable setting. This directly…
The Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Anita Among, commended the UPDF Engineers Brigade for their exceptional work on the renovation of Mandela National Stadium during an inspection tour today. “When I was coming in, I didn’t expect to see what I have seen. I am extremely impressed by what you have done here at Mandela…
The Joint Chief of Staff, Major General Leopold Kyanda has commended the works of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Engineers Brigade on the modification of the passenger terminal building at Entebbe International Airport. Maj Gen Kyanda had led UPDF Service Chiefs as they inspected the progress of the construction works at the Airport. “The…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Engineers Brigade which is tasked with the renovation works of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole is upbeat towards completing and delivering the project on time and at the availed cost. According to Lt Col Eng Peter Seku Kidemuka, the project engineer, the phased renovation works that started in February 2022…
The UPDF Chief Political Commissar Maj Gen Henry Masiko and chairperson of the Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, a body charged with the responsibility of foreseeing all projects undertaken by the UPDF Engineers brigade, has today led a team of Senior Officers to ascertain the readiness of construction works at Entebbe Internal Airport, Kajjansi National Medical…
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…
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…