DRC: UPDF Rescue 38 Abductees, Recover Assorted Weapons from ADF Terrorists
The joint forces of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have rescued a total of 38 abductees and several weapons from the Allied Democratic Forces.
Brigadier Felix Kulayigye said the UPDF Spokesperson, the abductees, and weapons were recovered during a fierce clash with the ADF group that left several enemy fighters neutralized on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Brig. Kulayigye said the joint forces largely demoralized an enemy group and forced them to...
Gen. Bakasumba Warns UPDF Logistics Personnel Against Corruption
Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) logistics personnel have been warned to shun corruption and encouraged to emphasize the critical role in ensuring effective logistics management and operational excellence.
While opening a week-long retreat for logistics officers at the College of Logistics and Engineering in Magamaga, Jinja, on Monday, September 23, 2024, Maj. Gen. Jack Bakasumba, the Chief of Joint Staff, says the retreat will enhance ideological clarity, fostering cohesion, instilling discipline, promoting mindset change, and nurturing patriotism.
"I commended the UPDF...
Uganda Prisons Service Builds Over 1,500 Staff Housing Units
The Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, has revealed that a total of 1,577 staff housing units have been built.
According to Byabashaija, the construction works kicked off in FY2020/2021, adding that they are also constructing more prison wards to improve staff accommodation, human resource capacity, and prison holding facilities.
Byabashaija made the remarks during the commissioning and pass-out ceremony of the Prisons Junior Command and Staff Course at the Prisons Academy and Training School on Sunday,...
Karamoja Leaders Praise UPDF for Restoring Peace and Security in the Region
The Karenga District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ocailap Geoffrey Filbert has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their pivotal role in restoring stability and peace to the Karamoja region.
Speaking at the district headquarters Ocailap on September 20, 2024, expressed optimism about the declining levels of insecurity in the Karamoja Region a development he said has led to food security in the region.
“With security guaranteed, the food problem will be history in Karamoja,” Ocailap noted.
He highlighted the impressive...
Kaabong Deputy RDC Lauds UPDF for Restoring Peace to Karamoja Sub-Region
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Kaabong, Fedelisi Loluk Logwee, has applauded the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) for playing a pivotal role in restoring peace and security across the Karamoja sub-region, particularly in Kaabong district.
During a press briefing held at the Kaabong district headquarters on September 20, 2024, Logwee expressed his satisfaction with the current state of peace prevailing in the area.
“We’re enjoying peace in all corners of Kaabong district and the Karamoja sub-region at large. I...
Lt Gen Nalweyiso Condemns Bobi Wine’s Hostile Behavior Toward Police
Lt Gen Proscovia Nalweyiso, the President's advisor on Security and Defense, has strongly condemned the actions of the National Unity Platform (NUP), President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, following a confrontation with police where he got injured on his leg from a teargas canister in Kira-Bulindo on September 2, 2024.
Gen Nalweyiso made these remarks while appearing on a local television on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to discuss issues arising in Uganda. She emphasized that political leaders...