The NUP second cohort is open for all members, and applications are still ongoing. Among the students who were awarded certificates, the majority were female and were in three categories: foot soldiers, professionals, and community leaders.
In July 2024, police and local leaders in Mpigi district, which borders Gomba, discovered 17 human skulls from a shrine belonging to Lujja Bbosa Tabula, and this discovery raised alarms about the historical and cultural implications of such findings, as well as potential criminal investigations related to the remains.
The construction of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters represents a significant step towards the professionalization of the UPDF, guided by the president’s vision.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has credited the Uganda People's Defence Force's (UPDF) for upholding its constitutional mandates and always submitting...