Hon Oboth Urges Military Industry Collaboration for Regional Security
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has urged the delegates to foster interdependence rather than rivalry by utilizing the comparative advantages of their individual nations.
He made these remarks on April 4, 2024, while presiding over the closure of the 3-day East Africa Community (EAC) meeting of the Chief Executive Officers of Military Industrial facilities availed for shared utilization at Skyz Hotel in Kampala.
He said that the nations can be independent but on matters of...
Parliament Pushes for 3.2 Billion Shillings to Promote Kiswahili Language Integration Efforts
The Parliamentary Committee on East African Affairs is calling for the approval of 3.2 billion shillings to support the integration of Kiswahili language activities in Uganda.
Noeline Kisembo, the committee chairperson and district woman representative of Kibale, highlighted that while efforts have been made to integrate Kiswahili language in Uganda, such as the Judiciary and Cabinet conducting Kiswahili training sessions, lack of funding has hindered progress in this area. The integration of the Kiswahili language remains unfunded, with a budget...
Ugandan Mission in Somalia Warns of Security Gaps as Troop Draw-down Continues
The Ugandan mission in Somalia has stated that it will require additional security measures, saying the ongoing troop drawdown will leave the mission exposed to security threats.
Major General Nathan Mugisha, Head of Mission, informed the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament this morning, March 22, 2024, that the embassy currently lacks the necessary equipment to detect security threats and that it will face enormous security challenges as the African Union Mission in Somalia continues to reduce the number of troops...
ADF Rebels Infiltrate Uganda, Security Forces urges public to be vigilant
Uganda is currently on high alert as the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) announced that a group of rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have infiltrated the country. The security forces have warned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the Uganda Media Centre, UPDF Deputy Spokesperson Col Deo Akiki revealed that the Joint Intelligence Forces had confirmed the entry of suspected ADF rebels into Uganda....
Uganda, Zimbabwe to Form Joint Permanent Commission and Business Forum
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has expressed his desire to convene a Joint Permanent Commission and Joint Business Forum between Uganda and Zimbabwe to further solidify cooperation.
President Mnangagwa made that statement while officially receiving the credentials of Ambassador Paul Amoru, Uganda’s new High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at State House in Harare.
“Both President Museveni and I share a mutual need to activate the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) and the establishment of a Joint Business...
Museveni Commends Late Mzee Mwinyi for Fulfilling Nyerere’s Promise of 5000 SMGs to NRA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed his admiration for the late Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, praising him for fulfilling the pledge made by former Tanzanian President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere to provide 5000 sub-machine guns (SMGs) and 1 million rounds of ammunition to the National Resistance Army (NRA) during their struggle.
In a heartfelt message shared on his official social media account, President Museveni joined the global community in mourning the passing of Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, the former President of Tanzania.
"This week, our...