Wazalendo, other SACCO leaders conclude 5-day skills in governance training
UPDF veterans who are not yet members of Wazalendo SACCO, are encouraged to join the cooperative and take advantage of its financial services.
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Key challenges affecting education sector in Amolatar highlighted
The CAO of Amolatar, Rodha Oromo, has highlighted key issues affecting the education sector in the district.
“Uphold patriotism and integrity,” Col. Night Ikiriza tells Kitende SS students
Colonel Night Ikiriza, has urged students of Kitende Secondary School to embrace patriotism, discipline, integrity and a positive mindset as key values for personal and national development.
Busiro: 54 candidates qualify for UPDF enlistment
The UPDF cautioned applicants against paying money to agents or intermediaries, as the recruitment process is free of charge.
Ugandan Colonel Boaz Kashaya is new AUSSOM coordinator
Colonel Boaz Kashaya as the new Coordinator of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), replacing Colonel Victor Busobozi.
Lt. Gen. Jack Bakasumba: ‘African problems won’t wait for outsiders to solve them’
Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has challenged Eastern African states to strengthen regional security mechanisms and enhance cooperation to effectively address emerging security threats.
UPDF department of culture block commissioned in Bombo
The building will provide a conducive working environment in the UPDF and boost the department’s performance.
OWC regional coordinators receive new vehicles for oversight duties
The OWC chief coordinator is Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh.
Ugandan Parliament okays troops deployment to Gaza
Maj Gen David Gonyi, Commandant of the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) Kimaka and Whip of UPDF in Parliament, also backed the Gaza troops deployment motion.
Why Eastern Africa Standby Force chose Uganda for verification exercise
The exercise is in line with the approved Eastern Africa Standby Force’s activity plan for 2026 and the strategic goal of maintaining a multidimensional capacity ready for peace support operations
Buikwe: UMEC students told to prioritise practical skills
UMEC, established in 2009, has since grown into a key institution for training both military personnel and civilian students in various engineering disciplines.
Approx. 50,000 have joined UPDF in the last 5 years – says defence minister
Mimistry of Defence and Veteran Affairs is establishing in-house UPDF fuel storage facilities and the 30,000-unit housing programme, of which 1,000 units have so far been completed.