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.
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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.
MoDVA minister Kiryowa extols Egypt, Türkiye for military support
Minister Kiryowa also expressed appreciation for Egypt’s support in Uganda’s efforts to combat foot-and-mouth disease through vaccine assistance.
WHO Uganda says tobacco kills 5,000 yearly
The health agency adds that tobacco costs Uganda over shs449 billion in health and economic losses each year.
Richard Lusimbo calls for community systems recognition as essential pandemic infrastructure at AIDS 2026 summit
Lusimbo, Director General of the Uganda Key Populations Consortium (UKPC), is a member of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics.
14 die instantly after fatal crash on Kampala-Masaka highway
This latest crash brings the number of those killed on Ugandan roads across the country in less than 30 days to more than fifty five.