Minister Oboth-Oboth Cautions Ex-Combatants Not To View Resettlement Package As Entitlement
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the Honourable Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth, has cautioned former combatants of the defunct West Nile Bank Front (WNBF) not to regard the resettlement package they have received as an entitlement or a business opportunity. The Minister made this statement today during the launch […]
Kampala Metropolitan Area Boda-Boda Leaders Undergo Patriotism Development Course
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has today presided over the passing out of 372 Boda-Boda leaders from the Kampala Metropolitan Area who underwent a one-week Patriotism Development Course at Oliver Reginald Tambo Leadership School, […]
Ugx 5.1 Billion To Be Paid To West Nile Bank Front Ex-Combatants
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), the Honourable Huda Abason Oleru, announced today that the Government of the Republic of Uganda is set to pay Uganda Shillings 5.1 billion (Ugx 5.1bn) to 4,901 ex-combatants of the defunct West Nile Bank Front. Honourable Oleru said this […]
Minister Oboth-Oboth Reiterates Uganda’s Commitment Towards Supporting The Eastern Africa Standby Force
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has reiterated Uganda’s commitment to supporting the Eastern Africa Standby Force in fulfilling its mandate. Hon. Oboth stated, “As the Government of Uganda and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, we are here to support and ensure […]
President Museveni Urges Leaders To Promote Wealth Creation
His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, General (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged leaders to mobilise the population and join the money economy through commercial farming for the socio-economic transformation of Uganda. President Museveni, who was officiating at the International Labour Day celebration held at Mukabura Ground, […]
Minister Otafiire Stresses Collaborative Efforts In Providing Security
The Minister of Internal Affairs, the Honourable Major General (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, delivered a lecture to the second cohort of course members at the National Defence College – Uganda today. During his lecture, he emphasized that providing security for Uganda requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders. “Security is now […]
Hon. Jacob Oboth Meets U.S Ambassador William Popp, Calls For Deepening Of Relationship Based On Mutual Trust
The Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, the Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, met with the United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, today at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya. Minister Oboth thanked the US government for its continued support towards regional security and the […]
Monument In Honour Of President Museveni’s Socio-Economic Revolution In Ankole Unveiled In Kiruhura
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces unveiled a monument that was constructed by the UPDF in Rushere Town Council Kiruhura district in recognition of his sacrifice since 1966 towards causing socio-economic transformation of the people of […]