46 Soldiers Dropped from Fisheries Protection Unit

At least 46 soldiers have been dropped from the UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit-FPU over the last three years, Maj. Joseph Ssebukera, the Commandant of the unit on Eastern side of Lake Victoria has revealed. He told journalists at Masese Landing site in Jinja district on Tuesday morning that the soldiers were interdicted because of brutality and extortion. According to Ssebukera,…

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UPDF Battle Group xxvi back from Somalia

Uganda People’s Defense Forces Battle Group xxvi is back from Somalia after completing their tour of duty. The troops numbering about 2,256 soldiers have been received from Somalia at Peace Support Operation Training Center in Nakaseke district on mission of maintaining peace and stability in Somalia under AMISOM. AIGP Brig Gen Jack Bakasumba who was the guest of honor on…

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Kyankwanzi to get 5 billion face-lift project

Located on over 10 hectares of land in the cattle corridor in Kiboga district about 200 kilometers from Kampala, is National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi. It was established immediately when the National Resistance Army (NRA/M) captured power in 1986 to train public servants in national leadership and basic military training techniques. The institute is synonymous with retreats for members of parliament…

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