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UPDF,Bangladesh Armed Forces Exchange Military Packages
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Chief of Joint Staff Policy and Strategy for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF), welcomed a distinguished delegation from the National Defence College of the Bangladesh Armed Forces War College at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya today. This significant meeting underscored the commitment of both…
Minister Mateke’s Death: MPs Call For Specialized Medical Treatment For VIPs To Fight NCDs
Members of parliament have renewed the call to combat the rising cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) which are claiming lives as Parliament paid glowing tribute to the late State Minister of Defence, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. The late Hon. Nyirabashitsi, who was also the Kisoro District Woman Representative in Parliament, died of a heart attack, on…
Shock As Senior UPDF Soldier Found Rotting After Missing Three Days
The community’s response, particularly the actions of a concerned neighbor who alerted officials underscores the importance of vigilance in looking out for one another, and Malo encouraged the other locals to do the same to the neighbors. The body of the deceased identified as Chrizesto Mutebi, a soldier with the Reserve Force was discovered on…
Heartless Athlete Cheptegei’s Boyfriend Dickson Ndiema Passes On
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei’s ex-boyfriend dies following a violent incident that also led to her own tragic death. Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is mourning yet another tragic loss as her ex-boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, has passed away in a Kenyan hospital. This comes shortly after Cheptegei herself succumbed to injuries from a brutal assault that shook…
UPDF To Rescue Nigerian Forces To Fight Boko Haram Terrorists
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has emphasised the need for African countries to work together to address regional security challenges. Speaking to a delegation of Directing Staff and Students from the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, Maj Gen Bakasumba who represented the Chief of Defence Forces said that “African solutions…
MPs Grill Minister Kabanda,Kisaka Over KCCA’s Mukono Landfill Dispute
The leadership of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has said the 135 acres of land in Ddundu Parish, Mukono District earmarked for waste management, is currently undergoing preparatory works for the development of a waste-to-energy facility. According to the KCCA Executive Director, Dorothy Kisaka, pre-feasibility studies like technical surveys, and soil and groundwater tests to…
Speaker Among Vows To Adopt Of Fallen Minister Sarah Mateke’s Son
Parliament has held a pre-funeral service for the former District Woman Representative for Kisoro, Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, who died on Saturday, 07 September 2024 in Kampala. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, who led the service acknowledged the pain felt by the family and the nation. “Humanly speaking, we…
UPDF To Retire Over 236 Officers From 4th Infantry Division
The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, has announced the retirement of 236 junior and non-commissioned officers (NCOs). During the pre-retirement documentation ceremony held at the division’s headquarters in Gulu city on September 7, 2024, Brig. Gen. Busizoori urged the retirees to leverage their extensive military…
80,000 Members Of The Shincheonji Church Of Jesus Gather For Sunday Service Astonish Cheongju
Chairman Lee Man-hee of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, during his nationwide tour, emphasized the significance of the revealed Word of God. His visit was met with a welcoming procession stretching over 4 kilometers, along with more than 100 pastors from traditional churches joining the service. In 2024 alone, Chairman Lee has visited over 40…
Minister Sarah Mateke Passes On
The State minister for Defense hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi has died of suspected cardiac arrest, although further details surrounding her death are yet to be disclosed. Born on July 15, 1974, in Chahi subcounty, Kisoro District, Mateke was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She was a devoted politician, educationist, and philanthropist who…