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The Commander URDC and Exercise Chief Controller Brig Gen Ernest Nuwagaba said the exercise underscored the UPDF’s constitutional role in supporting civil authorities during emergencies.
Born in 1974 in Oruka village (then part of Amuru district, now in Nwoya district), Francis Umao Ojera committed his life to Jesus Christ on April 15, 2000, after overcoming a series of personal challenges.
On training and capacity development, the Chief Joint Staff emphasided UPDF’s increasing need to attain self-reliance.
Moroto Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Justine Tuko, urged the officers to remain disciplined, avoid desertion, and safeguard their careers.
Acan’s story is not an isolated incident and she claims that in Awach town council, rape is a weekly occurrence with the perpetrators often not apprehended.
A 1970s-era cattle dip tank at Mucwini in Kitgum district has been brought back to life after 40 years of dormancy.
Brig Gen Bainababo observed that Kamwokya was selected because of ongoing engagement between the UPDF and ghetto community structures working with General Salim Saleh.
Vanessa Anyango, female youth councillor for Gulu City, said she is conducting door-to-door mobilisation of young mothers to form savings groups and shift away from street life.
Despite their efforts, the outgoing commission cited financial constraints, including unpaid arrears totaling shs41.5 million owed to members and technical staff who supported recruitment exercises.
For a city operating at barely a third of its staffing needs, the financial reversal would mean prolonged staff shortages, delayed public services, and mounting pressure on existing workers.
Charles Akena, the NUMEC Administrator thanked the Acholi Paramount Chief for partnering with journalists to ensure their safety ahead of the elections.
As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 general elections, Rwot Acana’s message places journalists at the heart of peacebuilding challenging them to report responsibly.
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