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Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly the Mountain Division, for their outstanding contributions to the stabilisation and pacification of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).This recognition follows the joint UPDF/FARDC operation Shujaa aimed at combating the terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).A delegation of 16 Defence […]

By Our reporters GOMBA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus that since coming to power in 1986, his government has been working for the socio-economic transformation of Ugandans. “A country like Uganda is very rich, it has got a lot of national resources but the problem is […]

By Our reporter KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the grand opening of the new All Saints Cathedral in Nakasero, Kampala. Accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, the event, attended by hundreds of Christians, served as part of the All-Saints Day celebrations. The […]

By Our reporterENTEBBE – In a move to bolster regional security, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, and his Malian counterpart, Chief of General Staff Major General Oumar Diarra, have signed a military cooperation agreement. This development demonstrates the growing partnership between Uganda and Mali, aimed at combating common security threats and promoting […]

Brig Gen Charles Byanyima, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division, has encouraged retired soldiers to remain active contributors to national development by supporting government initiatives.He advised them to focus on fostering unity within their communities and to avoid involvement in divisive political activities.While presiding over the send-off ceremony for Non-Commissioned […]

By Our reporterIGANGA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Masters of Ceremonies (MCs) in Busoga to be Ambassadors of wealth creation in the Sub-region to contribute to the socio-economic transformation of Ugandans.President Museveni made the remarks Wednesday, September 30th 2024 in his speech delivered by Haji Faruk Kirunda, the Special Presidential Assistant- Press […]

NTOROKO – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Warfare Training School celebrated the graduation of 166 soldiers who completed a 16-week Mountain Warfare Technical Course in Karugutu, Ntoroko district.During the ceremony, Col Godfrey Kyomuhendo, the Division Operation and Training Officer, urged the new graduates to serve their country with dedication, integrity, and sincerity, underscoring […]

The East African Community (EAC) partner states have been urged to consolidate the gains of unity and cohesion in a bid to ensure a united community which will unlock the potential for local solutions to shared problems.According to the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, the workings of the Common Market Protocol have not […]

CAPTION: A section of troops display target boards after the tactical demonstration   Major General Don William Nabasa, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has highlighted the vital role of continuous training to ensure troops are prepared for the complexities of mission execution. CAPTION: Maj Gen Don William Nabasa addressing […]