Press Statement By The Chairperson, Electoral Commission On The Final Preparations For Nomination Candidates For Parliamentary Elections, 2026
A. Introduction On behalf of the Electoral Commission it is my honor to welcome you to this press briefing, where the Commission will provide updates on various activities being undertaken, under the 2025/2026 General Elections Roadmap. B. Nomination of Candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2026 The Electoral Commission appointed Wednesday 22nd […]
Minister Oboth, US Delegation Discuss Deepening Bilateral Relations
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has held talks with a delegation of Professional Staff Members from the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, led by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence and […]
UPDF National Referral Hospital Inaugurates First Board to Drive Military and National Healthcare Growth
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital in Mbuya today marked a major step forward with the inauguration of its first Board of Directors, strengthening its role as a cornerstone of military and national healthcare. Presiding over the ceremony, Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Honourable Jacob Marksons […]
Uganda Strengthens Disaster Preparedness With Okoa Maisha 25 Exercise
The Command Post Exercise codenamed ‘Okoa Maisha 25’ concluded on 3 September 2025 at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) Headquarters in Jinja. Hon. Hillary Onek, Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, officiated as Chief Guest and praised participants for their dedication and expertise in advancing Uganda’s disaster resilience […]
Uganda, Japan Partner to Empower Injured Servicemen and Veterans
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has launched a Japan-funded project designed to rehabilitate and empower war-affected veterans and injured servicemen and women with psychosocial and vocational skills at the Defence Forces Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre in Mubende. The USD 478,577 project, financed by the […]
President Museveni Reflects on UPDF’s Humble Beginnings at Retirement Send-Off of Seven Generals
The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, presided over the retirement send-off ceremony for seven generals at State House, Entebbe. The generals belong to Retirement Batch 15, which includes 1,346 personnel set to retire in the 2025/26 financial year. […]
MODVA And UPDF Set Course For 2025/26 With Focus On Security And Accountability
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have concluded a three-day strategic retreat aimed at shaping budget priorities for the Financial Year 2025/26. Held at the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, the retreat brought together senior MODVA and UPDF […]
Ministry Of Defence And Veteran Affairs Commemorates African Public Service Day With Notable Participation
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) joined fellow government institutions on Monday in commemorating the 14th African Public Service Day at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The event, themed “Enhancing the Agility and Resilience of Institutions to Achieve Equitable Governance and Rapidly Address Historical Service Delivery Gaps”, featured exhibitions and […]
MODVA, UPDF Join Government Institutions In Africa Public Service Day Sports Gala
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined over 35 government ministries, departments, and agencies in a spirited week-long sports gala held at Makerere University in the lead-up to the 14th Africa Public Service Day. Running from Friday, 27 June to Thursday, […]
UPDF Launches Medical Outreach In Kinawataka Ahead Of Public Service Day
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA), in partnership with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has launched a two-day medical camp in Kinawataka village, Nakawa Division, as part of activities marking the 14th African Public Service Day. The outreach aims to strengthen civil-military relations and improve community wellbeing […]