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Outgoing IGP Ochola Hands Over Duties to Deputy, Maj Gen. Katsigazi
On Monday, the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, formally handed over his duties to his Deputy, Maj. Gen Tumusiime Katsigazi, at a private ceremony held at the police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala.
This transition…
UPDF Engineering Brigade Hands Over New ICU Ward to Jinja Hospital
The UPDF engineering brigade has handed over a newly constructed intensive care unit (ICU) ward to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. This unit, which cost 800 million Shillings, was completed over the course of the last 18 months.
The…
President Museveni Calls on the Army to Combat Corruption
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also is the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces has stated that the foundation of the army is robust despite encountering a few challenges.
“Therefore, the command should not tolerate those who…
New OWC Boss, Brig Gen James Kaija Emphasizes Socio-Economic Transformation
Brigadier General James Kaija, the former UPDF Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom, has assumed the role of Chief Staff Officer (CSO) for Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), taking over from Brigadier General Akiiki Rugadya, who has held the…
UPDF pass-out Artillery and Anti-Aircraft Officers at Olilim
UPDF officers have recently completed a rigorous six-month training program in Artillery and anti-aircraft operations at Olilim School of Field Art and Air Defense in Katakwi district. The training, which commenced in July 2023, involved 73…
Minister Sempijja Commends UPDF Role in Somalia’s Transformation
Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has lauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their contributions in Somalia as part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
He praised them…
President Museveni Launches UPDF Establishment 2021
President Yoweri Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has presided over the Defence Forces Council at State House, Entebbe.
Top on the agenda was the launching of the UPDF Establishment…
African Heads of State Discuss Security Situation in DRC
Africa heads of state have engaged in a closed door sideline meeting in which they discussed the peace and security situation in Eastern DR Congo.
The mini summit precedes the official opening of the 37th ordinary session of Assembly of…
UPDF is Not Involved in Rutsuru – Says Gen Kulayigye
Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has denied claims by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Wazalendo fighters that its soldiers are fighting alongside the March 23 Movement (M23).
The Spokesperson of the Wazalendo Jules Mulumba…
Tarehe Sita: Museveni Commends Ugandans for Embracing NRM Agenda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended Ugandans for embracing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ideas that have enabled the country to develop.…