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…
The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has underscored the importance of ideological training in mentoring regional and national leaders at all levels. She made the remarks today during a lecture delivered to youth and women leaders from Greater Masaka who are attending an ideological empowerment retreat at Sacred Hearts Primary School, Kyamusansala in…
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has joined the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in activities to mark Army Week in the Greater Masaka region. Speaking at the launch of a training and experience-sharing initiative at PEWOSA SACCO in Kabula, Lyantonde District for selected SACCOs in the region, the Chief Executive Officer, WSACCO,…
Brig Gen (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande has called on the youth to adopt valuable lessons from the four-acre model, as chamapioned by the Commander-in-Chief across the country. He made he call today during cleaning activities at Ntusi Town Council, Ssembabule District. Brig Gen Rwashande urged the youth to seize the opportunity presented by the peaceful…
A delegation from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), consisting of four Quran reciters and one official, is in the Holy City of Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in the 10th edition of the International Quran Competition for military personnel. Uganda’s team will compete in the 10, 5, and 3 Juz categories,…