The management, staff and pupils of Chichwamba Church of Uganda Primary School in Lyantonde district are overjoyed by a new two-classroom block that was constructed by engineers of the Uganda Peoples’Defence Forces to commemorate the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The block marks the school’s first permanent structure since its founding in 2017. Mrs.…
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development and also in charge of Micro Finance Hon Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, flagged off the 44th Army Week (AW) and Tarehe Sita (T6) Marathon in Kyotera district. After participating in and completing the 8km marathon, Hon Kasolo urged residents in the Masaka Greater Region to…
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Major General Felix Busizoori, has called on leaders in Northern Uganda, particularly in Amuru District, to prioritise identifying and addressing the challenges affecting their communities. Speaking at the launch of the Defence Forces’ Tarehe Sita Week activities at Amuru District headquarters, Maj Gen Busizoori emphasised the need for proactive…
The Resident City Commissioner of Masaka, Mr. Ahamada Washaki, has emphasised the significance of Tarehe Sita, particularly the events of 5th February 1981, when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and 41 other patriots travelled through Masaka on their way to attack Kabamba. Their journey, he said, faced a setback when their pick-up vehicle got a…
The 5 Infantry Division, together with other sister forces, has joined hands to celebrate the 44th Tarehe Sita by conducting a community cleaning exercise in Lira City. The event, which took place at the city’s main market and bus park, was attended by local leaders and members of the business community. The Deputy Commander…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) Air Force has planted over 12,000 trees at Kwewanga Forest Reserve in Nkumba as part of this year’s Tarehe Sita celebrations. The event was officiated by the Senior Presidential Advisor on the Environment, H.E. Dr. Gilbert Bukenya, who commended the UPDF for supporting Uganda’s development initiatives. Dr. Bukenya…
Hundreds of residents turned up for free medical services during a two-day health camp organised by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 1 Infantry Division at Namayuba Health Centre IV and St. Yusuf Church of Uganda in Gobero, Wakiso District. The initiative was part of the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. During the camp, residents were…
Residents of Ssembabule and Bukomansimbi districts have applauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their intervention through live saving medical services. They commended the medical for their hard work, timely operations, and dedication to their duties. Lt Col Dr Joseph Mwesige, the team leader in the area, revealed that the medical team has conducted…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has donated an assortment of items to different communities in Lwengo Lwengo district as part of its ongoing efforts to give back to communities in the Greater Masaka region while celebrating the 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary. The items included a delivery bed for Kinoni Health Centre IV, reflector jackets…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has been praised for its exceptional Civil-Military Cooperation, earning it the reputation of a “pro-people’s army.” Miss Nakyanzi Sarah, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Masaka, lauded the UPDF for its strong collaboration with local communities. She expressed gratitude on behalf of the district for various CIMIC projects and…