Maj Gen Takirwa Warns UPDF Officers Against Reckless Spending
Major Gen. Francis Takirwa, the deputy commander of the Land Force, has cautioned Uganda Police Defense (UPDF) soldiers to refrain from living a larger life.
He says soldiers should stop reckless spending and prioritize saving to secure their futures.
Takirwa advised the officers to adopt financial discipline that requires massive savings before their retirement.
Maj. Gen. Takirwa made this appeal during the handover ceremony of the first Infantry Division Commander at the Division headquarters in Kakiri, Wakiso District, which saw Brig. Gen....
Why 16 NUP Supporters Pleaded Guilty to Possession of Explosives, Treachery
In a new twist, sixteen National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters reversed their plea on Monday, October 14, 2024, from "not guilty" to "guilty" after spending four years on remand.
They are charged with unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices and treachery,
The group changed their plea as they appeared in a closed military court session chaired by Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe at the Makindye-based General Court Martial.
They include Rashid Ssegujja, Robert Rugumayo, Muhymdin Kakooza, Simon Kijjambu, Abdul Matovu,...
Kisangani Coalition, Like Other Insurgents, will be Defeated by UPDF
A document named the Kisangani Declaration, dated October 5, 2024, is circulating on different social media platforms and raising very many security questions.
The document is purported to be from the Coalition of Exiled Ugandans across the globe, threatening to use all necessary means to cause regime change in Uganda.
The group reportedly gathered in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, and came up with the Kisangani Declaration, which founded the COALITION OF EXILED UGANDANS.
Their sole mission is to force their way...
Karamoja Leaders Asked to Prioritize Peace for Effective Wealth Creation
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Commander of the 3 Infantry Division in Karamoja sub-region, Maj Gen. Don William Nabassa, has urged the area local leaders to prioritize peace to achieve reliable wealth creation.
He said peace and stability are the only pillars to achieve significant socioeconomic growth.
Maj. Gen. Nabassa made the call on Sunday, 6th October 2024, during a security-community mobilization meeting (baraza) at Kawalakol Sub County in Karenga district aimed at fostering stability in North Karamoja.
He encouraged the...
UMA Wants Gov’t to Setup Teaching Hospitals in Training Health Institutions
The Uganda Medical Association has proposed that the government set up teaching hospitals in most of the health training institutions to reduce overcrowding.
The Association President, Dr. Herbert Luswata, on Sunday, September 30, 2024, attributed overcrowding in the available facilities to medical schools without teaching hospitals.
“Students coming from different training institutions—the number is big in one hospital; they become too many, and these hospitals are overcrowded by students; even the learning is affected, Luswata said.
Luswata said that the integration of...
UPDF Warns Charcoal Dealers in Northern Uganda
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division Brig Gen Keith Katungi has issued a stern warning to charcoal dealers in Northern Uganda. According to Brig Katungi those still involve in the illicit trade, risk facing dire consequences.
He issued the warning on Wednesday September 25,2024 during an Environmental conservation meeting with stakeholders in Lango sub region.
Katungi warns them against breaching the Presidential directive on charcoal burning and transportation issued in May 2023 which empowers the...
