Earlier today the Chief of Defence Forces @mkainerugaba has commissioned a new fleet of aircraft into the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, marking a major step in the nation's military modernisation.
The successful completion of Phase I marks the largest Government-led overseas evacuation operations ever undertaken by @GovUganda, with 1,102 Ugandan nationals safely repatriated from South Africa through six coordinated evacuation flights.
The operation brought together multiple Government institutions, including @UgandaMFA, @UgEmbassySA, UPDF, @UG_Airlines and other partners in a whole-of-government response to protect Ugandan citizens affected by the unrest.
PRESS BRIEFING ON QUARTER ONE EXPENDITURE RELEASES FY 2026/27 AND LAUNCH OF OPEN BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS 2025
As part of the Budget Transparency Initiatives, @mofpedU will hold quarter one FY 2026/27 Press Briefing tomorrow Friday 10th July,2026 at 11:00am in the Ministry auditorium on 10th floor to inform the public on the funds released for service delivery and other policy issues that affect the utilization of these funds.
We shall also launch the Open Budget Survey (OBS) Results for 2025 to disseminate the results and share key commitments to improving budget transparency.
The OBS 2025 was conducted by the International Budget Partnership in collaboration with Uganda Debt Network.
Today, Afande CDF - Gen @mkainerugaba warmly received new US Chargé d’Affaires H.E. Mikael Cleverley in Fort Portal.
Cleverley’s maiden official engagement with Uganda’s military top brass since taking over last month from Amb. William. This strengthened defence cooperation.
Gen. (Rtd) Kale Kayihura, former IGP, has sent a special message to CDF Gen. @mkainerugaba. Earlier today, he was assigned PO Number 73 under the Patriotic Officer program.
“Deeply touched and delighted, Comrade Gen @mkainerugaba
I'm honored to be associated, especially with you, and the young cadres of PLU, as you embark on fulfilling the historical mission and tasks of this phase of the NRM Revolution.
Count on us, Comrade.” Gen Kale Kayihura
Former IGP Gen (rtd) Kale Kayihura has sent a special message to CDF Gen @mkainerugaba after the Patriotic Officer (PO) number designation. In a message released earlier today, Gen Kayihura was assigned PO Number 73
President Yoweri Museveni says Ugandans should instead appreciate the military operations led by his son, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arguing that the army is arresting suspects and taking them to court rather than shooting on the spot.
Museveni said the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda had written to him expressing concern that the military's recent operations resemble the tactics employed during the regimes of former presidents Idi Amin and Milton Obote.
Museveni has dismissed the comparison, arguing that the Uganda People's Defence Forces is acting within the law by apprehending suspects for prosecution rather than killing them. Museveni further said the military operations are intended to combat what he described as impunity among "greedy and egotistic" opposition leaders and their supporters.