By Our reporterThe 5 Infantry Division Court Martial, presided over by Col Peter Musherure, has sentenced Private Odeyeka Bernard, aged 31 and a member of the 103 Battalion, to two years in prison for failing to protect war material, in violation of section 120(1) 1(2) cap 330 of the UPDF Act.Private Bernard admitted guilt, acknowledging […]
ENTEBBE – The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted a luncheon at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters to appreciate the participants of the Independence Day Parade held in Busia. The event brought together participants from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), and Uganda Wildlife […]
By Our reporterPARLIAMENT- Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija has revealed that road works on the Mityana – Mubende Road stalled due to delayed release of funds.The minister made the revelation while responding to concerns raised by different Members of Parliament on the poor state of roads around the country during […]
By Our reporterENTEBBE – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has opened a Children and Armed Conflict Course to boost member states’ capacities to address the pressing issue of children in armed conflict.The course, which attracted military police and civilian participants from ten EASF member states, seeks to enhance understanding of conflict dynamics and their […]
By Our reporterKABAMBA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 203 officer cadets at Uganda Military Academy, Kabamba. The President congratulated the new officer cadets on being commissioned.“There are three (3) types of people among the 203 cadets. One type is the ones who have […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma BUSIA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the crucial role of the four core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in the creation of wealth and development. “With the four ideological principles, and the three historical missions, we have been able to achieve progress in five phases; […]
By Our reporter MUNYONYO – The Speaker Anita Among has urged women in Uganda to foster networking and collaboration as a bid to challenge societal and gender-biased injustices. Among made the remarks during the Ninth Women’s Forum of the National Prayer Breakfast at the Speke Resort Munyonyo on Monday, 07 October 2024. The Speaker appealed […]
KARENGA – Senior leaders and commanders have urged residents of Karenga District to fully embrace peace, highlighting its vital role in achieving significant socio-economic growth. This call to action was made during a security-community mobilisation meeting (baraza) at Kawalakol Sub County, aimed at fostering stability in North Karamoja. The meeting followed recent threats to locals […]
BUSIA – The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, inspected independence parade preparations in Busia ahead of the 62nd Independence Day celebrations.The event will take place at Busikho Teachers Demonstration Primary School in the border district.Gen Kainerugaba thanked parade participants for their efforts, particularly in incorporating new […]
KAMPLA – Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s operational capacity and its public outreach programmes.The UNODC has been working alongside […]