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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

“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 oil. […]

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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

By 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 scrutinize

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Martha Karua decries rigorous body searches, harassment at military court

Dr. 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 underwent

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

The 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. This

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

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 expo which

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Parliament wants review of salary enhancements for security forces

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 the armed

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“POLITICS OF IDENTITY UNDERMINES PROSPERITY,” H.E PRESIDENT MUSEVENI TELLS ARMY OFFICERS

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged army officers to safeguard the country against the politics of identity which he said not only undermines national unity but it’s also responsible for the failure of national institutions like the army. While delivering a lecture of opportunity to army officers of the Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMISSIONS 774 OFFICER CADETS

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has today commissioned 774 officer cadets who successfully completed their one-year training course at the Basic Military Training School- Kaweweta. The commissioned officers belong to intake 18 of year 2023/24 and out of the 774 students, 28 were drawn

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Uganda’s Defence Ministry seeks Shs2.5 billion for EACOP security

Government is seeking Shs2.5 billion to deploy the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) to secure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This was revealed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Ssempijja who appeared before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Thursday, 11 January 2024. The EACOP is a

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UPDF launches recruitment drive for LDUs in Rwenzori Region to counter ADF threat

Starting Wednesday, the UPDF will begin recruiting 1,440 local defense personnel in the districts of Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Bunyangabo, Kyenjojo, and Kasese. The development comes after President Museveni directed the army to reactivate Local Defence Unit structures in areas surrounding Kibale National Park and the greater Rwenzori sub-region to protect communities against attacks by rebels of

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