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French Defence Attaché Commends UPDF’s Regional Peace-Keeping Efforts
The French Defence Attaché, Lt. Col. Yam Chollet, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) efforts towards creating peace in the region.
According to...
Eastern Africa Standby Force Hails Uganda as a Valuable Partner for a United Africa
The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, has praised Uganda for standing for a united Africa,...
Maj. Gen. Kyanda Emphasises Importance of Logistics in Supporting UPDF
During a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Major General Leopold Kyanda stressed the Chieftaincy of Logistics and Engineering's vital...
Million Trees International Organisation Vows to Restore Uganda’s Forest Cover
The Million Trees International Organisation (MTI) has donated 12,000 fruit tree seedlings to the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) in a bid to restore...
Over 160 UPDF Officers to Retire, Encouraged to Engage in Elective Positions
The Chieftaincy of Pension and Gratuity has commenced the Retirement Sensitization and Documentation Exercise of 159 of 162 Senior Officers under Batch 13 B...
Outgoing Fisheries Protection Unit Commander Commended for Fighting Crime on Lakes
In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters on December 4, 2023, outgoing Fisheries Protection Unit Commander, Lt Col...