90 UPDF Officers Complete Junior Staff Course

Ninety officers of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), including 10 women, gather for a group photo after successfully completing ...

Image of the NIRA Pre-Registration Portal interface on a desktop screen, showing input fields for national ID renewal

NIRA registers 2.5 million Ugandans in National ID campaign

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/06/2025

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Image of the NIRA Pre-Registration Portal interface on a desktop screen, showing input fields for national ID renewal KAMPALA, Uganda ...

This combination of pictures shows Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (L) during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on Apr. 8, 2024 and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi, Apr. 29, 2024.

Great Lakes Leaders Urge Renewed Commitment to DR Congo Peace

by Robert Ayebazibwe | Chief Editor

29/05/2025

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This combination of pictures shows Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (L) during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on ...

L-R: Maj. Gen. Francis Okello, Maj. Gen. George Igumba, and Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu prepare for documentation at Mbuya

7 UPDF top Generals begin retirement process

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/05/2025

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L-R: Maj. Gen. Francis Okello, Maj. Gen. George Igumba, and Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu prepare for documentation at Mbuya KAMPALA, ...

Gen. Salim Saleh, a key presidential advisor, meets with European Union officials, including Ambassador Jan Sadek in Gulu, Uganda, calling for a "political ceasefire" and inter-party dialogue ahead of the 2026 general election.

Gen. Saleh addresses EU concerns over CDF Muhoozi’s tweets

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

23/05/2025

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Gen. Salim Saleh, a key presidential advisor, meets with European Union officials, including Ambassador Jan Sadek in Gulu, Uganda, calling ...

Uganda launches a new National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management, featuring a full list of experts aiming to boost aviation safety and combat bird strikes at aerodromes.

FULL LIST: Uganda Launches Elite Team to Prevent Aviation Catastrophe!

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

22/05/2025

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Uganda launches a new National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management, featuring a full list of experts aiming to boost aviation ...

Some of the breeds of cattle that are kept at Njeru stock farm in Buikwe District.

Gunmen Raid Njeru Govt Farm, Destroy Buildings Amid Land Dispute

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/05/2025

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Some of the breeds of cattle that are kept at Njeru stock farm in Buikwe District. NJERU, Uganda — Armed ...

President Museveni urges increased African support for Somalia's stability, emphasizing Pan-African solidarity and funding for security. Learn more about the summit's key outcomes.

Museveni Urges Increased Support for Somalia, Cites Pan-African Solidarity

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

25/04/2025

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President Museveni urges increased African support for Somalia's stability, emphasizing Pan-African solidarity and funding for security. Learn more about the ...

The Ugandan government has inaugurated a new armored vehicle showroom, a collaborative effort with UAE's Streit Group, showcasing locally produced military vehicles and marking a significant step towards defense self-sufficiency.

Uganda Opens Armored Vehicle Showroom in Defense Industrialization Push

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

24/04/2025

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The Ugandan government has inaugurated a new armored vehicle showroom, a collaborative effort with UAE's Streit Group, showcasing locally produced ...

Fifteen UPDF medics in Somalia gain advanced trauma care skills through UN-supported training, strengthening their preparedness for medical emergencies in conflict zones.

UPDF medics bolster combat readiness with advanced trauma skills in Somalia

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

22/04/2025

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Fifteen UPDF medics in Somalia gain advanced trauma care skills through UN-supported training, strengthening their preparedness for medical emergencies in ...

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