Hon Huda Oleru Calls For Innovation And Collaboration At DVA Staff Event
Hon Huda Abason Oleru, Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), has emphasised the importance of open communication and innovation within the Directorate of Veteran Affairs (DVA), urging department heads to cultivate a supportive and collaborative environment. Addressing staff at the DVA’s end-of-year party in Kampala yesterday, […]
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 […]
Major General Francis Okello Hails NDC – Kenya’s Visit As Vote Of Confidence In NDC- Uganda
The Commandant National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), Major General Francis Okello underscored the importance of the visit from the National Defence College – Kenya (NDC-K) as a vote of confidence and recognition in the National Defence College – Uganda. “As a young institution, we are energized by this visit […]
They Promote Corruption! President Museveni Cautions Religious Leaders Against Fundraising Events
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned religious leaders against conducting fundraising events, saying they partly contribute to the promotion of corruption in the country. “I would like you, the Church and Mosque people to help us, it is not the main source, but it is also a contributory problem. The […]
PRE-QUALIFICATION NOTICE – JULY 2023
PRE-QUALIFICATION NOTICE PRE-QUALIFICATION OF PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND WORKS FOR TWO FINANCIAL YEARS; 2024-25 AND 2025-26 MD/SUPLS/WKS/SVCS/00210 Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs intends to prequalify providers for Supplies, Works and Services for Financial Years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs therefore, invites suitably qualified […]
UPDF Soldiers Of UNGU VIII Decorated With UN Medals
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia were decorated with United Nations (UN) medals and awarded certificates of recognition for successfully completing a distinguished one-year tour of duty in Somalia. The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) HE Anita Kiki […]
BG XXXVI Commander Meets Somali Local Leaders, Discuss Al – Shabaab Defeat
The Commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group (BG) XXXVI serving under the Africa Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Col John Musiitwa has urged Somali local leaders to maintain team spirit, good working relations, information sharing, and quick reporting to defeat Al – Shabaab. Col Musiitwa said […]
UPDF And South African Defence Forces Military Police Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and South African National Defence Forces have signed a defence cooperation agreement that will see the two institutions from their respective countries share training experiences and exchange programs intending to enhance the Military Police functions of their respective countries. The cooperation agreement was signed by […]
Don’t Hesitate Sending Your Troops To Uganda For Training
The Chief of Defence Forces General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has received a delegation of the Malian Armed Forces led by the Chief of General Staff, General Oumar Diarra, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. Gen Mbadi told the delegation that until 1986 when the current […]
UPDF Veterans for a Peace Keeping Mission
We hereby inform the public that the UPDF – Reserve Force will conduct a call-up exercise of UPDF Veterans for a Peace Keeping Mission. The exercise is expected to run from 15 February to 18 February 2023 and will be conducted in various call centres all over the country, by […]