Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Uganda

January 9, 2020

Deadly Brig.Biryabarema Takes Over Kampala Security Amidst People Power Political Tensions

The UPDF 1st infantry Division commander Maj Gen Samuel Kawagga has presided the hand over ceremony of the 1st Division Second in command between the outgoing Brig Gen Joseph M Balikuddembe to

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January 8, 2020

NEC Quickens Modern Construction Of Kiira Motors Corporation Factory In Jinja

Great strides have been made on the on-going construction works for Kiira EV at Industrial and Business Park in Jinja by National Enterprise Corporation NEC Construction works and engineering Ltd as one

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January 13, 2024

Minister Ssempijja Seeks 2.5 Bn For UPDF To Guard Delayed EACOP Pipeline

Government is seeking Shs2.5 billion to deploy the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) to secure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This was revealed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran

Profile: UPDF Eulogizes Fallen Pilot Maj. Karungi

A requiem mass for deceased UPDF air force pilot Maj. Naomi Karungi got underway Thursday at Church of the Resurrection in Bugolobi. Karungi perished in a military jet accident that happened on

January 30, 2020

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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

January 6, 2020

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Min.Mwesige Lauds Hon.Rwamirama For Deligently Handling Veterans Pension

Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Bright Rwamirama has handed over office of Veteran Affairs to Hon Christopher Kyibazanga at a ceremony held at Mbuya Headquarters. Hon Adolf Mwesige the Minister of Defence and

January 6, 2020

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M7 Cautions LDUs Against Reckless Sex,Booze

The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has passed-out another batch of Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel

December 22, 2019

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Retired UPDF Soldiers Demand 500Bn In Pension Arrears

The outgoing Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veterans Affairs Hon Lt Col (Rtd) Dr Bright Rwamirama said Veterans should not worry about payments for their pensions and gratuity. The

December 21, 2019

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Gen.Otto Takes UPDF Contigent In Somalia

Brig Gen Michael Kabango has handed over command and control of the Uganda Contingent in Somalia to newly appointed Contingent Commander Brig Gen Richard Otto. The colourful ceremony was presided over by

December 19, 2019

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2000 LDUs Undergo Fresh UPDF Military Courses

UPDF senior training team has closed a four months refresher course of LDUs at Hima army training school based in Kavera Barracks, Hima town council, Kasese District. The LDUs were picked from

December 14, 2019

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