President Museveni Urges NDC Graduates To Combine Elements For Strategic National Security
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has underscored the importance of understanding the linkages within the economy to effectively tackle Africa’s problems. Speaking at the graduation of Intake 3/2024–2025 at the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) […]
Leadership Is A Responsibility, Not A Position, Says Hon Oboth-Oboth
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth, has urged leaders in the public sector to embrace leadership as a responsibility rooted in character and integrity, rather than a mere position of authority. While delivering a lecture on “Leadership and Strategic Management in the Public Sector” to participants […]
Ministry Of Defence Launches Skills Training For Veterans And Families In Mbale
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), through its Directorate of Veteran Affairs (DVA), has rolled out a skilling and equipping workshop at Maluku District Headquarters, aimed at empowering 213 beneficiaries—including Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) veterans, widows, and their children. Representing the Ministry, Mr Mabonga Mike, Commissioner for […]
President Museveni Officiates Pass-Out Ceremony For Tank Crew And Armoured Company Commanders
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), today presided over the pass-out ceremony for Armoured Company Commanders and tank crew trainees at the Mechanized Warfare College in Kalama, Mubende District. In his address, President Museveni congratulated the trainees and emphasised the importance of combined […]
President Museveni Hails UPDF Professionalism And Urges Focus On Agricultural Production
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) H.E Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, officiated today at the commissioning ceremony for officer cadets from Intake 07/24 (short professionals) and Intake 03/21-24 (Three-Year Cadet course) at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba […]
President Museveni Stresses Importance Of Intelligence In National Security
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency General (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has emphasised the crucial role of intelligence in military operations, highlighting its significance in informing strategic decisions and ensuring national security. “The Intelligence is the eyes, ears, […]
“Joint Training Promotes Common Understanding Of Security Challenges,” State Defence Minister Tells Kimaka Graduands
The Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, Minister of State for Defence (Defence) observed today that joint training among sister militaries fosters a common understanding and approach to addressing international and cross-border challenges. These challenges, she explained, include terrorism, transnational crimes, natural disasters, cyber threats, and money laundering, amongst others. Hon. Mateke […]
President Museveni Cautions Officers Against Careerism In The Military
His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), cautioned newly commissioned Officer Cadets against careerism during their military service. “African Armies look at the army as a job. The Army is not a job. It […]
Corruption Should Be An Abomination Especially In UPDF – Says President Museveni
Graduands of the second cohort of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) have been implored to avoid any corrupt tendencies for the continuous socio-economic transformation of the country. “Corruption is not at the peripheral but something at the core with most civil servants and some few elements within the […]
Kampala Metropolitan Area Boda-Boda Leaders Undergo Patriotism Development Course
The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has today presided over the passing out of 372 Boda-Boda leaders from the Kampala Metropolitan Area who underwent a one-week Patriotism Development Course at Oliver Reginald Tambo Leadership School, […]