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Rehabilitation

UPDF Hailed For Transforming Lives Of Rescued ADF Captive

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has been commended for its role in rehabilitating former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) captives, as 43 graduates completed a
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Diplomatic Partnership

Defence Minister Oboth, UK Envoy Sadler Discuss Regional Stability

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth today met with the UK’s Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region, Tiffany Sadler, at the Ministry of Defence
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Labour Day

President Museveni Demands Smarter Infrastructure Planning As Uganda Marks Labour Day

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined the nation in marking International Labour Day at Nakale Playgrounds in Nakapiripirit District. The celebrations, held under the
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Missions

Uganda Urges Reinforcements in Somalia To Counter Escalating Al-Shabaab Threats

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs of Uganda, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has issued a clarion call for increased troop deployment in Somalia, warning of the risk of
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National Enterprise Corporation

Uganda Opens First Public Armoured Vehicle Showroom To Advance Local Defence Industry

  NEC-Streit (U) Limited, a joint venture between Uganda’s National Enterprise Corporation (NEC)—the commercial arm of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces
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Bilateral Relations

Uganda And Burundi Sign MOU To Deepen Defence Ties

Uganda and Burundi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on military cooperation, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two
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Peace Day Celebrations

President Museveni Reaffirms NRM’s Steadfast Commitment To Development And Nation-Building

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s steadfast commitment to supporting what is right and opposing what is wrong,
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Diplomatic Partnership

Minister Oboth Urges EU To Deepen Security Cooperation With Uganda

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, has urged the European Union to bolster its collaboration with Uganda, particularly in the defence sector,
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Bilateral Relations

Hon. Oboth Reaffirms Uganda’s Commitment to Fostering Defence Ties with Belgium

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the importance of strengthening Uganda’s bilateral relations with Belgium, particularly in
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