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Men And Women In Uniform Urged To Uphold Spiritual Connection
Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda, former UPDF Chief of Joint Staff, reminded all men and women in uniform (UPDF, Police, and Prisons Service) to maintain their spiritual connection with God for the success of their earthly missions. He made this…
UPDF Recruits 83 In Elgon Sub-Region As Exercise Concludes
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has recruited a total of 83 applicants in Sironko and Bulambuli districts as part of the phase one national-wide exercise, which has concluded in the Elgon Sub-region.
Col James Barigye Rukundo,…
Gen Kainerugaba Discusses Defence, Security Projects With Chinese Ambassador
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), met with the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Zhang Lizhong, at the Special Forces…
Wazalendo Recognised Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing SACCOs
The African Confederation for Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has recognised Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) as a model SACCO in Uganda and one of the top ten fastest-growing SACCOs in Africa.…
President Promotes, Confirms 918 UPDF Officers in Major Rank Advancement
His Excellency the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced the promotion and confirmation of 918 officers within the UPDF.
The announcement was made in a statement released by Defence…
Chief of Joint Staff Meets First-ever Chinese Military Advisor to Uganda
Major General Jack Bakasumba, the Chief of Joint Staff has met with the first-ever Chinese Military Advisor to Uganda, Colonel Zhang Hao, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya.…
Deputy Commander Land Force Commissions 52 Housing Units In 507 Brigade
Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, Deputy Commander Land Force, officially opened 52 housing units at the 507 Brigade headquarters in the 5 Infantry Division, Pader district.
The commissioned units comprise the Brigade Commander’s residence,…
UPDF Recruits 62 In Sebei Sub-region in Nationwide Exercise
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has recruited 62 applicants in the Sebei sub-region of eastern Uganda.
This is part of a nationwide exercise. Col James Barigye Rukundo, head of Team Seven for Karamoja and Sebei region,…
General Chol Thon Balok’s Strategic Reforms Drive South Sudan Towards Lasting Peace and Stability
More than a year has passed since Hon. Lt. Gen. Chol Thon Balok assumed the role of Minister of Defence and Veterans' Affairs in the Republic of South Sudan.
During this period, he has focused on reorganizing the national army,…
Is Gen Z Africa’s Crown of Thorns or of Glory?
It is projected that by 2030, young people in Africa will make up 42% of global youth, and more than 60% of Africa’s population under the age of 25. Sub-Saharan Africa is especially the hot spot for growing birth rates.
Such demographic…