A section of leaders in the Lango sub-region have welcomed the recent court ruling that blocked the coronation of Dr. Eng. Michael Moses Odongo Okune as the next paramount chief.
The leaders, while addressing the media in...
The Rt. Rev. Jackson Baalwa, who is now the fifth Assistant Bishop of Kampala Diocese of the Church of Uganda, at the extraordinary meeting sitting on August 13, 2024, at All Saints’ Cathedral Kampala, was elected to replace the Rt. Rev. Dr. Hannington Nsubuga Mutebi.
Since the eruption of the internal conflicts in the FDC party, the leadership based in Najjanakumbi has been sending an olive branch to the Katonga leaders seeking fertile ground for reconciliation; however, with the EC’s permission, to further the registration of PFF, Katonga leaders seem to be unbothered by the olive branch from Najjanankumbi.
The past serving Army commander and the President for the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), General Mugisha Muntu, has on some occasions asked General Muhoozi to retire from the army if he is to engage in politics.
The course saw participation from 400 trainees, supported by eight instructors from the UPDF 4th Infantry Division and the Patriotic Corp. Gulu College of Health Sciences, a government-funded institution.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to hold the First Kampala Defence and Security Expo in memory of the Late Hon. Gen. Aronda Nyakairima for his exceptional contribution to the peace and development of Uganda during his active days before his tragic demise in 2015.
His Excellency Hugues Chantry, the Belgian Ambassador to Uganda, has commended President Yoweri Museveni for his effective leadership in stabilizing Uganda and promoting pan-Africanism across the region.
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.