Chief of Defence Forces

”Army ready to defend peace at any cost,” Maj. General Stephen Tumusiime Rwabantu

”Army ready to defend peace at any cost,” Maj. General Stephen Tumusiime Rwabantu

Maj. General Stephen Tumusiime Rwabantu, Deputy Commander of the Reserve Forces has warned those thinking of destabilizing the peace of Uganda, saying the army is ready to defend the peace of the country at any cost. Rwabantu made the remarks this morning at UPDF Headquarters in Mbuya, at a ceremony held to decorate the 62 […]

Opposition, NRM unit to mourn Oketta whom they said had rare humility

Opposition, NRM unit to mourn Oketta whom they said had rare humility

Opposition and ruling NRM Members of Parliament this week united in grief to pay tribute to late Maj Gen. Julius Oketta, for his great tireless services and efforts to the country at different levels. The motion to pay tribute to late Oketta was moved by the Prime Minister, Dr.Ruhakana Rugunda and seconded by the leader […]

Katumba assures the north that there will be no more LRA attacks.

Katumba assures the north that there will be no more LRA  attacks.

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces say that the Lord’s Resistance Army Rebels will never resurrect to cause insurgency in northern Uganda despite of its existence. The Army’s response was prompted when the MP for Gulu Municipality, Lyandro Komakech, told the committee on human rights chaired by Mitoma district Woman MP, Jovah Kamateka that the people […]

Uganda’s Internal Affairs Minister Gen.Aronda Nyakairima dead

Uganda’s Internal Affairs Minister Gen.Aronda Nyakairima dead

The Earthly life of  Gen.Aronda Nyakairima has come to an end leaving many in shock. The Internal Affairs Minister died of a heart attack, according to Ofwono Opondo, the government spokesperson. The former Chief of Defence Forces died from Dubai on his way from South Korea back to Uganda. The life and times of Gen. Aronda Nyakarima, the […]