#Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Five Members of Parliament representing constituencies across the Ankole sub-region have formally declared their backing for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 2031 presidential bid during an official endorsement visit to the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) National Secretariat.

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.

Kazo District has launched the “A Billion Tree Planting Project” to celebrate General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 52nd birthday and the district’s 99.7% presidential vote. The initiative promotes environmental conservation as a key act of national patriotism.

The UPDF has deployed Battle Group XLVII to Somalia after rigorous training at Singo. Brig Gen Fred Mwesigye urged the troops to maintain discipline and professionalism as they join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission.

Colonel Moses Nabaasa has officially opened the IPSO-TC Inter-Departmental Football Tournament in Singo to boost troop endurance and unity. The competition, which runs until April 28, is part of a broader UPDF strategy to ensure all personnel remain physically fit and operationally ready for peace-support deployments.

Uganda and the United States have strengthened defence cooperation following a strategic engagement between UPDF leadership and a U.S. Army War College delegation in Kampala.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has praised Ghana for its critical role in developing Uganda’s military leadership, describing the relationship...