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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS FOR DISCIPLINED DEMOCRACY AT DEFENCE FORCES COUNCIL MEETING

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Views: 5President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has emphasized the need for disciplined democracy in Uganda. “On the issues of democracy, which is one of the four principles of the NRM, we want disciplined democracy not hooliganism, not bad language because we want Ugandans to decide what they […]

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“PROMOTION IS A SIGN OF A LIVELY AND FUNCTIONING ARMY,” SAYS SFC DEPUTY COMMANDER

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Views: 7“PROMOTION IS A SIGN OF A LIVELY AND FUNCTIONING ARMY,” SAYS SFC DEPUTY COMMANDER The Deputy Commander of the Special Forces Command (DCSFC), Brig Gen. Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru, has revealed that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Peace keeping troops in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, have been able to

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Suspected Al Shabaab kill six police reservists

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Views: 11 Some of the Security operations around Boni Forest areas in Lamu County recently. [Maarufu Mohamed/Standard] Suspected Al Shabaab kill six police reservists Suspected Al Shabaab militants yesterday killed at least six police reservists in a morning attack that left four others injured in Fafi, Garissa County. According to security sources, an unknown number of

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David Byaruhanga: UPDF Colonel Succumbed to Injuries Sustained in DRC

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Views: 22Colonel David Byaruhanga, who commanded the 409 Brigade in Bondo, Arua District, passed away at Nakasero Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Colonel David Byaruhanga, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has died from injuries sustained on the battlefield in eastern DR Congo. He also played a key role

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“WITH OIL, OUR RATE OF GROWTH WILL GO INTO DOUBLE DIGITS”- PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ASSURES UGANDANS AT THE 44TH TAREHE SITA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

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Views: 6“WITH OIL, OUR RATE OF GROWTH WILL GO INTO DOUBLE DIGITS”- PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ASSURES UGANDANS AT THE 44TH TAREHE SITA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured that Uganda’s economy will grow into double digits when the country starts producing its

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The parliamentary Defense Committee finally agree to proceed with officials from the Ministry of Defense without the UPDF CDF General Muhoozi Kayinerugaba

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Views: 44By Kiyingi Godfrey/KMA Updates The parliamentary Defense Committee has finally agreed to proceed with by interfacing with officials from the Ministry of Defense without the UPDF CDF General Muhoozi Kayinerugaba. This has been after a long internal consultation amongst the committee members after suspending the committee for 10mins. Previously the committee had objected to

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Martha Karua decries rigorous body searches, harassment at military court

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Views: 8Dr. Kizza Besigye’s legal team addresses journalists after a court session where Besigye and his co-accused, Haji Obeid Lutale, were further remanded to Luzira Prison until December 10, 2024 KAMPALA – Martha Karua, the Kenyan lawyer representing Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Abeid Lutaale has Monday, December 2, 2024 protested the rigorous body searches she

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UPDF jubilates as Women’s Marathon team shines at Africa Military Games

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Views: 7The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) women’s marathon team brought pride to Uganda at the 2nd Africa Military Games, currently underway in Abuja, Nigeria. Private Cheptoyek Ruth clinched a bronze medal, while team captain Sergeant Chebet Emily secured a silver medal in the 42km marathon. The gold medal was taken by a Tanzanian athlete.

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI HONOURS GEN. ARONDA NYAKAIRIMA, DESCRIBES HIM AS A DISCIPLINED CADRE

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Views: 45 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today honoured the late Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, recognizing his exceptional discipline, organisational skills and dedication. He made the remarks during a keynote address at the inaugural 2024 Kampala Defence and Security Expo, held at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort as part of the Gen. Aronda Nyakairima Memorial Lecture. The

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Parliament wants review of salary enhancements for security forces

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Views: 32 Hon. Medard Sseggona informed the House that some prisons officers were contemplating going on strike over salaries. Parliament has advised Cabinet to rethink salary enhancements for security forces saying the current arrangement is unfair to junior officers whose welfare is continuously declining. Legislators were discontent that whereas Parliament has often increased budget for

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