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UPDF Takes Over Sensitive UN Base In Mogadishu
United Nations Guard Unit Five (UNGU V) has handed over security functions to the incoming UNGU VI in the Somali capital Mogadishu. The function was presided over by the UPDF Commander Land Forces (CLF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu who cautioned the incoming force to guard against anything that tarnishes the good image of Uganda. “You…
UPDF Takes Over Covid-19 Testingesting At Entebbe Airport
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has taken over the mandatory Covid-19 testing exercise at Entebbe International Airport. In a letter to the Chairperson, National Planning Authority, the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said UPDF with support from the Ministry of Health will take over Covid-19 testing for all international inbound passengers from private practitioners starting…
UPDF Takes Over Construction Of 39Bn Multi-Purpose Gulu University Building In Moroto
National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has been awarded the contract to construct a multi-million multi-purpose building at Gulu University Constituent College in Moroto District. The project, valued at UGX 39.9 billion, is a fulfilment of the presidential pledge by H.E Yoweri Museveni to provide higher and…
UPDF Takes Kampala Metropolitan Over ‘Free Bobiwine’ Riots
Uganda Peoples Defense Force (UPDF) has revealed that it will be carrying out pre-emptive and decisive operations in hot spots for rioters countrywide. Deputy Defence Spokesperson Col Deo Akiiki addressing the country at Uganda Media Centre explained that following the lawlessness that broke out after the arrest by Police of the NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi…
UPDF Supports Ministry of Health In The Ongoing Country Wide Measles And Polio Immunization Exercise
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has joined the Ministry of health in the fight against Measles through Rubella vaccination in Pader and Lira as mentioned among the risky areas in the northern part of Uganda. Lira District Health Officer, Mr Ochen Buchan said that Medical teams of UPDF joined the health workers in mobilizing the…
UPDF Starts Offensive Operations To End Cattle Raids-Gen Elwelu
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Hon Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has assured the people of Karamoja sub region that the government will endeavor to restore peace in the area and called upon the political leaders to join hands with the locals so that the problems of cattle raids and insecurity are solved. Lt Gen…
UPDF Speaks Out On Woman Who Collapsed & Died At Their Head Offices
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have opened up about the sudden and tragic death of Annet Musumba, the mother of late Lt Andrew Muduli, which occurred abruptly on Thursday June 18, 2020, at Postel Building, in Kampala. According to the UPDF Deputy Spokesperson Lt. Col. Deo Akiiki, the deceased has been identified as Masumba…
UPDF Soldiers Must Consider Doing Business If They Are To Survive Poverty-Gen Muhoozi
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen. David Muhoozi has advised Wazalendo to consider opening up a Business Arm that could own a bank , investment club and other businesses. This was during the closure of the five day Wazalendo SACCO Strategic Plan retreat held at Royal Suites Hotel in Bugolobi- Kampala. Gen Muhoozi thanked the…
UPDF Soldiers In Mogadishu Acquire UN Specialized Medical Equipment After Clashing Alshabaab Terrorists
United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has donated medical equipment to African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Level Two Force Hospital in Sector One. The function was officiated by the Acting Force Commander Maj Gen James Nakibus Lakara, who thanked the UN for the timely donation that will go a long way to boost…
UPDF Soldiers Foil MPs’ Bid To Inspect Safe Houses’
Military personnel guarding various security installations have blocked legislators from accessing and inspecting ‘safe houses’, a generic term for alleged torture chambers run by the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). The MPs on the Committee on Human Rights were denied access to safe houses in Kyengera, Nalukolongo and Nakasero. In the morning of Tuesday, September 10,…