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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) captured a commanding lead in the overall medal standings at the 18th Inter-Forces Games in Gulu, winning gold, silver, and bronze across multiple disciplines to underscore the role of sports in building inter-agency synergy.

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam, has urged the people of Tooro Kingdom to maintain peace and adhere to traditional succession procedures as Parliament pays tribute to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the UPDF, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, attended the 62nd Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces anniversary in Dar es Salaam, representing Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba alongside military leaders from across the East African Community.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) captured both individual and team gold medals to dominate the shooting range events at the ongoing 2026 Inter-Forces Games in Gulu City.

The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has praised the outgoing Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, for championing accountability and moral clarity during a farewell service at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Tororo.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has launched the nationwide distribution of 173,913 bags of free fertilizer procured from ITRACOM Fertilizers Uganda to restore soil fertility and increase productivity for coffee, tea, and cocoa farmers.