Beletweyne, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Beletweyne, 29 August 2024 – The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, has commended ATMIS Djibouti and Ethiopia troops for their dedication and commitment to maintain security and stability in their Areas of Operations. During a …
Read More »Three MPs repeat oaths for using unknown names, titles
Kampala , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three members-elect of the 11th parliament repeated their oaths today after faulting in the initial oaths administered at Parliament earlier. They include Bubulo East MP John Musila who used the Rastafarian word ‘Jah’ instead of God, Hoima City MP Asinansi Nyakato who used Commander …
Read More »You will regret why your mother produced you – IGP to rioters
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security chiefs have warned people planning to riot or protest during or after next Thursday’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections that they will taste the full wrath of their forces. Led by Minister of Defence Adolf Mwesige, Internal Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo, IGP Martin Ochola, …
Read More »UPDF calls for more sensitization of voters against violence
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has called for the need for more sensitization of voters and citizens against violence. The army is concerned about the increasing level of violent protests and confrontation of armed forces by protestors being recorded in the country ahead of …
Read More »UPDF conducting refresher course for LDUs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defence Forces – UPDF has started conducting a two week refresher course for 6000 Local Defence Units- LDUs. In statement issued by UPDF Spokesperson, Brig. Richard Karemire, the refresher training is being spearheaded by deputy Land Forces commander, Maj. Gen Sam Kavuma. LDUs …
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