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Shock As UPDF Soldiers Find A Decomposing Dead Baby In Arua Garbage

The Arua based UPDF Units under the Command of Col Jackson Kayanja the Brigade Commander 409Bde, kicked off the celebrations to mark Terehe Sita in Arua by leading the force in cleaning of Arua city and other outreach programs. The exercise was

February 3, 2020

Crime

6 Arrested For Planting Marijuana In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Atleast Six people have been arrested for planting cannabis in Queen Elizabeth national park in Kasese District. The six were arrested in a joint operation carried out by police, UPDF and UWA officers on Saturday. The suspects; Friday Wilson (52 years old),

February 2, 2020

Security

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 Tuesday along with her co-pilot Cadet Pilot Benon Wakalo. On

January 30, 2020

Security

Tarehe Sita:Gen.Saleh Commends UPDF Great Efforts In Securing Uganda Borders

The National Coordinator Operation Wealth Creation Gen Caleb Akandwanaho who also doubles as the Senior Presidential adviser on Defence and Security has presided over the regional launch of the 39th Tarehe Sita Anniversary civil-military activities at Timuna Senior Secondary School, Kasangombe sub-county

January 29, 2020

News

Lt.Col Rwamirama To Lead UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit Brutality Probe Committee

President Yoweri Kaguta Musiveni through Cabinet has considered a Parliamentary resolution to suspend army operations on major water bodies and established a committee to investigate complaints of brutality by the forces. The Cabinet committee is chaired by Minister for Animal Industry, Hon.

January 29, 2020

News·Security

VP Ssekandi Commends UPDF For Maintaining Peace In Africa

The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has launched activities to mark the 39th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. The various civil-military activities that symbolize the

January 28, 2020

Crime·News

Breaking! Two UPDF Pilots Perish In A Helicopter Crash

The Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) military Jet ranger AF302 has crashed in Gomba killing two pilots, the army has confirmed. This was revealed by the UPDF Spokesperson Brig. Richard Karemire who said a military helicopter had crashed in Gomba on Tuesday

January 28, 2020

News·Security

Gen.Mbadi Roars:We Shall Behead LDUs Hiring Out Uniforms And Guns To Criminals

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 3,000 Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel who have been undergoing training at Olilim army training school in Katakwi District. They were passed out on Friday by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF),

January 26, 2020

News

Ruthless Brig.Katsigazi Takes Over UPDF Air Defence Operations Ahead Of 2021 Presidential Elections

Brig.Gen. Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime has officially taken over the Office of Deputy Commander Air Forces (D/CAF) from the outgoing Maj Gen Gavas Mugyenyi. The handover and take over ceremony held at the Air Forces Headquarters, Entebbe was officiated by the Deputy Chief

January 25, 2020

News·Politics

Minister Engola Faces Censorship For Defying Kadaga’s Orders To Suspend UPDF Operations On Lakes

The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Col (Rtd) Charles Engola Okello will appear before the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline for contempt of Parliament. The directive was issued by the Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga following failure by the minister

January 24, 2020

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