Tag: Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF)

UN Rights Chief Lauds Indonesia for Passing Landmark Law to Protect Domestic Workers

Türk praised Indonesia’s Parliament for passing the Domestic Workers Protection Law, calling it a “historic breakthrough” for the nation’s estimated 4.2 million domestic workers, most of them being women.

Mao Reiterates Speaker Candidature, Launches Legal Defence Fund

National News

Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.

Security

UPDF Loses Two Soldiers as Joint Forces Strike ADF...

Uganda is mourning the loss of two Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers killed in combat in Apakwang, Democratic...

National News

Museveni Praises UPDF Advancements, Cautions Graduates on Equipment Negligence

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) for its growing capability and modern training...

Regional

“Ignore naysayers’: UPDF’s Magyezi refutes VP Machar claims of...

The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media as false, accusing the Ugandan Air...

National News

Collaborating for Peace: Karamoja Minister Urges Security Forces to...

The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region.

National News

Wazalendo SACCO Recognized Among the Fastest-Growing SACCOs in Africa

The African Confederation for Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has recognized Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) as a model SACCO in Uganda and one of the top ten fastest-growing SACCOs in Africa.

Crime