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Aaron Kaviiri A.Ateenyi The recent evacuation of 43 Ugandan students from Iran by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) stands as a remarkable demonstration of Uganda’s commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens living abroad. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the students—who were studying at various institutions in Iran—found themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. In …

Nakaseke, November 12, 2025 — The State Minister for Luwero Triangle and Rwenzori Affairs, Hon. Alice Kaboyo, has commissioned two houses built for liberation veterans in Nakaseke District. The houses, funded by the Ministry and constructed by NEC Construction Works and Engineering Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), are part of government efforts to honour and support …

The 5 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has welcomed Colonel Gai Fraser Mpadwa as its new Deputy Division Commander, replacing Col David Opeero, who has been transferred to the Mountain Division to continue serving in the same role. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided over by the Division Commander, Major General Keith Katungi. Maj Gen …