New Defence Leadership Takes Charge As Honourables Kiryowa, Oleru And Akifeza Assume Office.
The newly appointed Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, together with the newly appointed State Ministers, Hon. Dr. Huda Abason Oleru and Hon. Grace Akifeza Ngabirano officially assumed office following a handover ceremony held at the Joint Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and Uganda Peoples’ […]
UPDF GENERAL RECRUITMENT EXERCISE 2026
Kampala, Uganda – June 04, 2026– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the General Recruitment Exercise 2026, inviting qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ugandan citizens to serve their country in both regular and professional capacities. Online applications via recruitment.updf.go.ug will be accepted from 10–24 […]
Congratulations Rt. Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Rt. Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth upon his election and assumption of office as Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Uganda. In your distinguished stewardship of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, you demonstrated humility, vision, and […]
Minister Oboth Receives Outgoing Russian Ambassador, Reaffirms Bilateral Cooperation
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Markson Oboth, today received the outgoing Russian Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Vladlen Semivolos, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya. During the meeting, Hon. Oboth and Ambassador Semivolos held […]
Procurement of Stationery and Toner under Framework Contractual Arrangement for (24 months) MOD/SUPLS/2025-2026/00005
Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs P.O. Box 3798,Kampala,Uganda. Standard Invitation to Bidders THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA […]
Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Marks World AIDS Day 2025
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs joined the global community to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme: “Building a Sustainable HIV Response to End HIV and AIDS as a Public Health Threat.” Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Stephen Watiti, Commissioner at the Uganda AIDS Commission, shared […]
Minister Oboth Appeals To Religious Leaders To Uphold Freedom Of Worship
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has urged religious leaders to uphold Uganda’s long-standing freedom of worship and the spirit of tolerance that has defined the nation’s religious landscape. He made the remarks while opening a three-day symposium for more than 90 religious leaders from […]
Prime Minister Rt Hon Nabbanja Launches 45th Tarehe Sita Regional Celebrations, Lauds UPDF Professionalism
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja has today officially launched the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations in the Kigezi Sub-region, honouring the area’s historical support for the liberation struggle, particularly the Front for National Salvation (FRONASA) activities. The Kigezi Sub-region, comprising six districts (Rukiga, […]
Defence Minister Meets New ICRC Regional Head, Reaffirms Uganda’s Commitment To Peace
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has met the new Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation, Kedir Awol Omar, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Defence Headquarters in Mbuya. The meeting focused on strengthening the long-standing […]