Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka Appears Before Parliament Committee, Seeks Support For UPDF Priorities
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, on Tuesday appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, chaired by Hon. Robina Rwakoojo, to present the state of the ministry, accountability and the resource needs of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA)/UPDF. Appearing with […]
Minister Oleru Calls for Greater Accountability In PDM Implementation In Yumbe
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Oleru Abason, has directed Parish Development Model (PDM) implementers in Yumbe District to strengthen transparency, accountability and coordination to improve the performance of the government’s flagship poverty eradication programme. Speaking during a meeting with […]
Spouses Desk Reviews Progress Of UPDF Families’ Empowerment Projects In Masindi
A team from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Spouses Desk, led by Ms Susan Seruyanga, has visited the spouses of soldiers at the Artillery Division Headquarters in Masindi to assess the progress of empowerment projects under the Presidential support fund. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing initiatives aimed […]
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 […]
“Training Is For Utilisation,” Says Brig Gen Bagonza As 105 Officers Graduate From Junior Staff College
Brig Gen Chris Bagonza, the Chief of Staff Land Force (COS-LF), today officiated as chief guest during the pass-out of Grade III Staff Course Intake 39/26 at the Junior Staff College in Jinja. Speaking during the pass-out, Brig Gen Bagonza noted that the day marks a milestone that reflects several […]
Major General Sserunkuma Urges Soldiers To Uphold Discipline And Patriotism
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has urged soldiers undergoing the Ideology and Leadership Course to uphold discipline and patriotism, saying these values remain central to military service and operations. He made the remarks during a lecture of opportunity for participants […]
Brigadier General Kosia Kuteesa Assumes Office As Nakasongola Cantonment Commander
The newly appointed Nakasongola Cantonment Commander, Brigadier General Kosia Kuteesa, has assumed office, taking over from Colonel David Mugisha at a ceremony held at the Air Force College in Nakasongola Barracks. The ceremony was witnessed by the Commander of the Motorised Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, who commended Brig […]