The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande has today visited some of the families of the founding members of the Front for National Salvation, (FRONASA) in Isingiro district. The families visited included Catherine Baguma, the widow of the Late Baguma Asanasio. The FRONASA coordinator in the general…
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs Gen David Muhoozi has today reiterated Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commitment to continue working with the population to preserve peace and security. “UPDF will never desert the population in whatever circumstances,” said Gen Muhoozi while launching the 2023 Tarehe Sita activities in Mbarara District. He added that…
To mark their 42nd National Birth, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics have today continued to re-clarify the pro-people character of the army by fostering harmony between the army and civilians. This has been evidenced at both Mbarara Municipal Health Center IV and Nyakayojo Health Center III – Mbarara City, where UPDF medics are involved…
The construction of a two-classroom block at Rwemikoma Model Primary School in Kazo District which was earmarked to benefit from the 42nd Tarehe Sita Anniversary projects nears its completion and will be handed over on 5th February 2023. Prominent personalities like the Late General (Rtd) Elly Tumwine, General (Rtd) Joram Mugume, and Sam Rwakoojo are…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Director of Medical Services Brig Gen Dr. Moses Kiyengo has today noted that the UPDF static and mobile medical camps in Ibanda district provide an opportunity for sharing knowledge among health officials. “The purpose of the medical camp is to work with other doctors and share different techniques, improve…
The Minister of State for Animal Industry Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Dr. Bright Rwamirama has today implored all those who participated in the liberation struggle to continue supporting efforts to preserve peace. This, he said today, during the launch of Tarehe Sita and Defence Forces Week activities at Isingiro District Headquarters. “I’m here today…
The Minister of State for Defence in Charge of Veteran Affairs Hon. Huda Abason Oleru has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ ever-increasing capabilities in ensuring Uganda’s territorial integrity, as well as its unique role in disaster mitigation, as evidence of the Forces’ commitment to fostering harmony between the Forces and the masses. Hon. Oleru…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today extolled the people of Greater Mbarara and Kazo District in particular for their contribution and the foundation they laid towards the liberation struggle. Hon. Ssempijja was presiding over the regional launch of the 42nd Tarehe Sita Anniversary at Kazo playground, Kazo District.…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has today commended the professionalism exhibited by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). “You have won the confidence of our people and please do all you can to maintain it. We have many questions on other institutions of government but not UPDF. For every failed project, the…
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have today held the 11th Annual Tarehe Sita thanksgiving Breakfast at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The thanksgiving follows the 41st Tarehe Sita anniversary activities that were held in Elgon region this year. This year’s thanksgiving was held under the theme:…