Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Marks World AIDS Day 2025
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs joined the global community to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme: “Building a Sustainable HIV Response to End HIV and AIDS as a Public Health Threat.” Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Stephen Watiti, Commissioner at the Uganda AIDS Commission, shared […]
Minister Oboth Appeals To Religious Leaders To Uphold Freedom Of Worship
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has urged religious leaders to uphold Uganda’s long-standing freedom of worship and the spirit of tolerance that has defined the nation’s religious landscape. He made the remarks while opening a three-day symposium for more than 90 religious leaders from […]
Prime Minister Rt Hon Nabbanja Launches 45th Tarehe Sita Regional Celebrations, Lauds UPDF Professionalism
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja has today officially launched the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations in the Kigezi Sub-region, honouring the area’s historical support for the liberation struggle, particularly the Front for National Salvation (FRONASA) activities. The Kigezi Sub-region, comprising six districts (Rukiga, […]
Defence Minister Meets New ICRC Regional Head, Reaffirms Uganda’s Commitment To Peace
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has met the new Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation, Kedir Awol Omar, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Defence Headquarters in Mbuya. The meeting focused on strengthening the long-standing […]
Ministry of Defence Engages Kigezi Leaders Ahead of 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, together with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has met leaders and stakeholders from Kigezi sub-region at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mbuya in preparation for the forthcoming 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations scheduled to take place in the region. The anniversary will run […]
Press Statement By The Chairperson, Electoral Commission On The Final Preparations For Nomination Candidates For Parliamentary Elections, 2026
A. Introduction On behalf of the Electoral Commission it is my honor to welcome you to this press briefing, where the Commission will provide updates on various activities being undertaken, under the 2025/2026 General Elections Roadmap. B. Nomination of Candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2026 The Electoral Commission appointed Wednesday 22nd […]
Minister Oboth, US Delegation Discuss Deepening Bilateral Relations
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has held talks with a delegation of Professional Staff Members from the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, led by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence and […]
UPDF National Referral Hospital Inaugurates First Board to Drive Military and National Healthcare Growth
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital in Mbuya today marked a major step forward with the inauguration of its first Board of Directors, strengthening its role as a cornerstone of military and national healthcare. Presiding over the ceremony, Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Honourable Jacob Marksons […]
Uganda Strengthens Disaster Preparedness With Okoa Maisha 25 Exercise
The Command Post Exercise codenamed ‘Okoa Maisha 25’ concluded on 3 September 2025 at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) Headquarters in Jinja. Hon. Hillary Onek, Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, officiated as Chief Guest and praised participants for their dedication and expertise in advancing Uganda’s disaster resilience […]
Uganda, Japan Partner to Empower Injured Servicemen and Veterans
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has launched a Japan-funded project designed to rehabilitate and empower war-affected veterans and injured servicemen and women with psychosocial and vocational skills at the Defence Forces Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre in Mubende. The USD 478,577 project, financed by the […]