Gen Saleh Cites Information Warfare as Key Security Challenge
The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence, General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Gen Salim Saleh, has cited information warfare as one of the major challenges facing modern armies. Speaking during a meeting with Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda at the Heritage […]
61 UPDF Officers Complete Platoon Commanders Course At Lugore Training School
A total of 61 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers, including two female officers, completed the Platoon Commanders Course at the 4 Infantry Training School in Lugore, Gulu District. Presiding over the pass-out ceremony, the Joint Staff Logistics, Brigadier General Godwin Karugaba, described training as one of the most important […]
Prime Minister Commissions Masindi Hospital Construction, Launches AFCON Training Facility Project
The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja commissioned the construction of Masindi Hospital and the groundbreaking for the Masindi Municipal Council Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facility in preparation of the 2027 tournament that will be held in East Africa and co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. The AFCON […]
Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka Commends Directorate Of Veteran Affairs For Improving Veterans’ Welfare
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Iwanuka, has commended the Directorate of Veteran Affairs for its efforts in improving the welfare of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) veterans, noting that the progress made has significantly enhanced their resettlement and reintegration into civilian life. The minister made the […]