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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,
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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
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Ministry of Defence Engages Kigezi Leaders Ahead of 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, together with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has met leaders and stakeholders from Kigezi sub-region at the
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Press Statement By The Chairperson, Electoral Commission On The Final Preparations For Nomination Candidates For

A. Introduction On behalf of the Electoral Commission it is my honor to welcome you to this press briefing, where the Commission will provide updates on various activities being
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Bilateral Relations

Minister Oboth, US Delegation Discuss Deepening Bilateral Relations

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has held talks with a delegation of Professional Staff Members from the United States House of
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Health

UPDF National Referral Hospital Inaugurates First Board to Drive Military and National Healthcare Growth

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital in Mbuya today marked a major step forward with the inauguration of its first Board of Directors,
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Command Post Exercise

Uganda Strengthens Disaster Preparedness With Okoa Maisha 25 Exercise

The Command Post Exercise codenamed ‘Okoa Maisha 25’ concluded on 3 September 2025 at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) Headquarters in Jinja. Hon. Hillary Onek,
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Veterans’ Welfare

Uganda, Japan Partner to Empower Injured Servicemen and Veterans

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has launched a Japan-funded project designed to rehabilitate and empower war-affected veterans and injured
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Retirement

President Museveni Reflects on UPDF’s Humble Beginnings at Retirement Send-Off of Seven Generals

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, presided over the retirement send-off
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