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Having done a thorough check on all security agencies, it has been established that a one Mwesigwa Eric was not in the hands of any security agency. We advise him to go to the UHRC and report or the police so that we can commence intensive investigation.
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This morning, we have launched joint air and artillery strikes against ADF camps with our Congolese allies.
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UPDF troops in final touches to deploy in the DRC under the East African Community Regional Force. The force is currently undergoing final mentoring before they are inserted into Eastern DRC to join their Kenyan counterparts already in Goma.
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Pse join me to welcome Hon Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso appointed the Defence Spokesperson following the end of my tour of duty. I have been assigned to EAC Secretariat as Defence Liaison Officer.I look forward to working on Integration as the solution for our strategic security.
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UPDF would like to clarify that the late Senteza Frank a @NUP_Ug candidate close protection person was not knocked by a Military Police Vehicle as purported, but rather fell off a speeding Car Reg No UBF 850z (Drone) he tried to jump to but fell off.
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UPDF fraternity regrets to announce the passing on of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj Gen Paul Lokech. More details to follow. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.
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Explosives found in Nabweru on the road to Kazo. These were to be used today in the city by those planning to paint it red. The media should go and see for themselves.
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Estimated 20-30 ADF fighters last night crossed River Semuliki into Kyanja in Ntoroko district. Our intelligence got wind of them and they were intercepted. A fight is on to decisively deal with the group. 11 of them have been put out of Action. More details will be availed.
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Today, 26th Nov 2022, one of the assailants that carried out the attack on Sentry along Ambercourt road in Gaddafi Barracks where one soldier was killed and two SMG rifles stolen has been put out of action and two stolen guns recovered.
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I have today taken over the office of Defence Spokesperson. My brother Brig Gen Richard Karemire is commended for the great work and the UPDF fraternity wishes him well.I look forward to working closely with you for the common good of our country.The struggle continues.
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing on of Capt Caroline Busingye after she was involved in a plane crush today Afternoon in Entebbe. We Commiserate with the family of the late and the UPDF Airforce fraternity during this very difficult moment. MAGRIP.
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If modernity is equivalent to wizardly, then I would rather remain backward. In a society with norms, NO one wishes another dead!!!.But some people are going to a great length declare the living, dead! What a shame!!!!!.
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UPDF regrets that some journalists were injured as security carried out its duties. We maintain and will always respect our relationship with the media fraternity. UPDF further advises journalists on duty to always wear easily indentifiable press jackets.
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A combined force of UPDF elements drawn from Infantry, Motorized Brigade, Artillery, Armored & Special Forces Command moved into DRC & launched an offensive operation against ADF terrorists.
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UPDF fraternity regrets to announce the passing on of Lt Gen Pecos Kutesa which occurred today in India. More details to follow. MHSRIEP
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The UPDF in Barawe has this morning foiled an attempted Al Shabab attack on its position. The forces in ambush successfully blew two enemy vehicles loaded with dangerous explosives. No soldier was injured in the fight and high alert is being maintained.
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Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye has been appointed Defence Spokesperson, replacing Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso currently attending National Defence College Uganda. We welcome back Gen Kulayigye to the Office of Defence Spokesperson.
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ADF training camp discovered in Luwero. The media is invited to come tomorrow 16 June 2022 & see for themselves. Transport is available at the Media centre at 10:person: Admin Officer DSP's office - 0784684804.
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Social media reports that Vice Chancellor Victoria University Dr Lawrence Muganga was kidnapped are false. He was arrested by joint Security Forces in connection with espionage and illegal stay in the country. Investigations into the matter have commenced.
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Today, the UPDF has captured the commander of the ADF group that attacked Ntoroko last month. He was captured with 2 other combatants. This accounts for all the terrorists that launched the attack. None has gone back. Bravo to gallant combatants.
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There has not been any shooting incident in Natete involving security forces.Take that news circulating as false.Stay home and stay safe.
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CDF Gen David Muhoozi has invited the victims of Thursday beating by security personnel enforcing COVID 19 directives to apologise and offer help to support them. Those with medical complications where offered treatment at the UPDF Senior Officers diagnostic centre in Mbuya.
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There is a video clip circulating around of a civilian being manhandled by men in uniform. As a response, all soldiers that were at the scene during the incident have been arrested and will be punished.The UPDF will never condone acts of indiscipline within its ranks.
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I have today officially handed over the Office of Defence Spokesperson to my Deputy Lt Col Ronald Kakurungu as I prepare to attend National Defence College. The function was presided over by UPDF JCOSÂ Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda. I wish Lt Col Kakurungu the very best of luck.
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H.E the president & Commander in Chief of the UPDF has made Changes in UPDF - Air Forces as Follows;.
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Our MI 24 attack helicopter that had made an emergency landing in Fort Portal has been recovered. Thanks to our team of technicians from Air Force.
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Due to continued iligal use of military and police stores and other military/police patented designs, a joint operation is on going to recover the same from the public. All in possession of such items are encouraged to voluntarily return them.
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Happening now: H.E Gen (Rtd) @KagutaMuseveni President of the Republic of Uganda & Commander-in-Chief of UPDF, is presiding over the pass out of Local Defence Personnel (LDPs) at Kaweweta Recruits Training School, Nakaseke District. Details to follow.
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This is to inform the general public that deleterious lists of security personnel making rounds on social media purportedly appointed by H.E the president to elections security roles are fake. Treat them with the contempt they deserve. Source to them being investigated
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At around 1130 last night while coming from a meeting in Mbuya.a lorry driver circumvented CDF's lead car with its lights and GB siren on and headed for the principle's car which he hit. Soldiers opened fire deflating the attacking or aggressive lorry .Police arrested the driver.
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It is sad indeed. I remember the Oulanya of Makerere University that came to my room convincing me to support their move to Censure the then Guild President!.
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Canary and I have agreed that LDUs mirror our SOCIETY. The propensity to go against rules and commit mistakes is a daily occurrence. People are still seen moving in public .without facial masks and taking lifts on bikes despite the rules. Ideological training is the answer
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Gen David Sejusa has today been documented for retirement at MoDVA/UPDF Headquarters in Mbuya. He will be retired under Batch 12 in July this year
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Maj Gen(Rtd) Kasirye Gwanga has been admitted to the UPDF Senior Officers Diagnostic Centre based in Mbuya.Doctors are taking care of him and there is no reason to speculate on his current whereabouts. He is not under any form of arrest.
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Newly appointed Commander Land Force(CLF) Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba takes over office today. Once again, we congratulate the General for the well deserved appointment.
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HAPPENING NOW: Funeral service at the home of the late Maj Gen Paul Lokech in Buwate, Kiira.
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Preparations underway at Kololo Grounds for the Funeral Service of the Late Gen Elly Tumwine due tomorrow 29 Aug 22 at 10am. Members of the Public are welcome to attend and pray with the family. May the Almighty Rest His Soul Rest in Peace.
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UPDF MPs did not 'boycott' parliament, but excused themselves from the sitting after wide consultations over the matter. .
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Our attention has been drawn to a video doing rounds on social media purportedly to be a video of UPDF paratroopers that performed a tremendous job on Independence Day. Therefore, ignore this video because it is fake.
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Just in: H.E the President and C -in- C of the UPDF has appointed Maj Gen Abel Kandiho as Chief of Joint Staff of Uganda Police Force replacing Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba who has been appointed the Ugandan Delegate to the South Sudan Peace Monitoring Mechanism.
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Altercation Between A Military Police Soldier And Traffic Police Officer
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We have been informed of the incident involving a Police traffic Sergeant and UPDF military Police Soldiers. It is very regrettable and apologies to our Police Sister.UPDF and UPF are establishing the facts .Findings will guide action to be taken.
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Early on 24th Dec 2021, UPDF mobile  forces together with FARDC assault force, finally captured the much revered ADF/ISCAP camp, Kambi Ya Yua.
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Last evening, the flying Squad arrested a one Allan who has been masquerading as a soldier. The police had an arrest warrant and sought support from Mountain Division Hqs. He is being held at Fort Portal Central Police station.
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Date 13 Dec 22. Combat Results so far at Kyapa Village. Bweramure Sub County Ntoroko District. Enemy Side. 11 POA. 08 Captured Alive. 10 Smgs Charged from the Enemy. 01 PK Charged from the ADF. Own Side. 01 KIA. Operation is going on.
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The operation by UPDF in pursuit of escapees from singila prison in moroto to re arrest them and recover the stolen guns continues.the population therefore is advised to stay calm.
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Just In: H.E the President and C-in-C of UPDF has promoted 76 UPDF Officers. Among them D/CMI Col Abdul Rugumayo to Brig Gen. 62 promoted from Capt to Maj & 13 from Lt to Capt. MODVA & UPDF congratulate the officers for the well deserved promotions.
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Fifty years ago Gen. Museveni was fighting in Mbarara in the attempt to liberate the country.
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UPDF has sentenced 7 of its members after assault on members of the fourth estate. They are:.1.Capt Jessy Odwenyi.2.Cpl Nimusiima Justine.3.Pte Wasswa Peter.4.Pte Tsame Imran.
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H.E the President and C-in-C of UPDF has promoted and appointed some UPDF Snr offrs. Col Charity Bainabaabo promoted to Brig Gen & appointed D/Comd SFC, Col David Mugisha promoted to Brig Gen & appointed 2IC 3Div & Lt Col Nathan Nabimanya promoted to Col and appointed Comd 2SFG.
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Just in: H.E The President and C-In-C of UPDF has made the following appoiments. Maj Gen Charles Okidi Deputy Commander Airforce, Brig Gen David Gonyi Chief of Staff Airforce and Col Abdul Rugumayo Deputy CMI. Many congs to the Generals and Senior Officer.
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UPDF onslaught on ADF positions: In a country led by the original National Resistence Army, people who use anti people techniques do it at their own peril. Their days are numbered.
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Col Mbusi of 4 Div Gulu has visited Pte Niwanyine Alex in Gulu Hospital. He lost his eye when violently attacked in Bibia as he enforced directives to prevent COVID 19.Such incidents emerging including pelting stones at security forces must stop.
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As more private vehicles get on the road tomorrow,we urge members of the public to continue exhibiting same responsibility by continuing to care about personal &public safety.Don't forget any recent guidelines or directives from government.They aim to save our lives.Stay Safe.
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We regret to inform that a UPDAF Jet Ranger on a training mission has had two crew members. Sadly, no one has survived.Investigation into the cause has started.Condolences to their families and the enire UPDF fraternity.
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Maj Robert Nkwasibwe of National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi lies in hospital.He was on a joint UPDF/Police patrol attacked at Gala Trading Centre by people in bars during curfew hours.This is the 70th reported attack on security forces.
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Today at 6:00am, UPDF unit at Zeu in Zombo repulsed an attack by 20 men disguising as forest workers. We captured 02, put out of action 04 & got 01 gun plus bows/arrows. Sadly, we lost 01 soldier (MHSRIP).The group is suspected to be criminals associated to DRC's CODECO rebels.
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The C-I-C of UPDF Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reappointed Lt Gen Andrew Gutti Chairman General Court Martial.On behalf of UPDF, i congratulate him.
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In the ongoing Operation 'Usalama kwa Wote', our troops recovered 03 AK 47 sub-machine guns from a warrior in Nabilatuk.
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The entire Kasese district and Rwenzori subregion as a whole PEACE reigns. Even Mpondwe area is calm and secure. Indeed the National Parks are very peaceful.
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We wish to inform the public that as invesigations into circumstances that led to the Seeta incident continue, UPDF has arrested RA/221607 L/CPL Bushindiki Peter and RA/230927 Pte Okurut John Robert. They are now held at Military Police Hqs .
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The UPDF family regrets to announce the Demise of Brig Gen Michael Bbosa the Chief of Communications Information & Technology. He passed on this afternoon at Mulago national Referral hospital. We join the family in grief at this trying moment and pray for God's strength. MAGRIP
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The CDF Gen Wilson Mbadi has arrived at Peace Support and Training Centre Singo to flag off UPDF troops deploying in Somalia. Over 1500 are heading for African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.
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We condemn the killing by a reservist today in Masaka of two civilians . The killer has been shot dead in a fire fight with a UPDF squad while resisting arrest .We convey deepest condolences to bereaved families. Investigations into the incident have commenced.
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For whatever condition Hon Kyagulanyi may be in as a result of the whole ARUA fracas, UPDF will ensure he receives adequate attention and care now that he is under its safe custody. His family also will be able to visit him as per established procedure.
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Happening now at Bunagana border post as Uganda Contingent of the East African Community Regional Force prepare to be flagged off to join their counterparts in Eastern DRC.
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The CinC has apointed and posted the following Gen Officers:.Lt Gen Muhoozi Kaineruga Comd SFC and presidential adviser on security.Maj Gen Paul Lokech -Deputy IGP.Maj Gen James Birungyi to South Sudan for Special assignments. Maj Gen Sabiiti Muzei returns to UPDF General Hqtrs.
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Lt Gen Charles Lutaaya appointed senior presidential advisor on matters of Air Forces,Maj Gen Charles Okidi promoted to Lt Gen appointed Commander Air Forces,while Lt Col Stephen Kiggundu promoted to Brig Gen & appointed Deputy Command Air Forces. Congrats to the Gen officers.
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H.E The President has today commissioned a helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul plant at Nakasongola Airforce base. It is a joint venture by NEC of MODVA/UPDF & Proheli International a Russian Company.
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The UPDF family commiserates with the family of our NRA historical Maj Oliver Zizinga who passed on today at 10:00am at Medipal Hospital Kololo. Your struggle to liberate Uganda was not in vain. May the Lord rest her soul in perfect peace.
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The public is asked to ignore a FAKE tweet going around alleging that a committe has been set up to investigate some Generals and Police Officers.We ask UCC to seriously look into this trend of fake accounts and false information they spread. @nyamadon.
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This morning our MI 24 helicopter developed a mechanical fault while in flight and the pilot made an emergency landing. Fortunately no casualties both to the occupants of the plane and on the ground.
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Yesterday 2nd April 2023, Uganda Contingent of the East African Community Regional Force officially occupied areas of Bunagana Eastern DRC for a peacekeeping Mission in DRC after M23 left the area for UPDF.
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H.E the President and Comd in Chief of the UPDF has made changes in both Command and administration as follows:.1-Maj Gen Don Williams Nabasa appointed 3 Inf Div Comd. Brig Gen James Kinalwa appointed Chief of Passonnel and Administration.
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The Burundian Contingent composed of Military, Police and Civilian components Led by Lt Col Sabushinike Jonas has arrived in Jinja for the EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise Ushirikiano Imara 2022.
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On examination, the driver was drunk upto 89%. He will be arraigned in court. We salute the security team for doing their work.
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Regarding calls to disband LDUs by some grps,there is no reason for that.They have over a long time while working with other forces contributed tremendously to peace by fighting crime.The few who commit operational mistakes are always corrected and/or punished.This is on record.
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The CDF/UPDF with the Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defence after a side meeting in Addis-aabba. This was during the East African Standby Force Policy Organs meeting. "If you want to go far walk with others"
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Today, we moun another loss as a country of the famous Jon Kato Lubwama, a man whose comedy i enjoyed in Diamonds ensemble. I will never forget the day, him and I were assaulted by the Special Forces in 1983 at Martin Road. Rest in peace my brother.
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Yesterday, Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi delivered a special message from H.E President Yoweri Museveni, to the President of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Villa Somalia in Mogadishu.
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Intelligence led Ops in Kisenyi to recover vandalised UMEME infrastructure. More than two lorries of PYLONS impounded. These pylon segments are clearly marked and were duly identified. About 5 key suspects arrested. Kudos to Intelligence services.
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Happening Now: HE President @KagutaMuseveni is officiating at the pass out of Squadron Officers at Uganda Airforce College, Nakasongola. The graduands include pilots, technicians and Engineers.
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We have come to learn of the unfortunate incident at Kyanja ring road which led to the demise of Hon Rtd Col Charles Okello Engola this morning. We shall inform the public the details as we jointly investigate the matter.
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A picture of an unidentified individual in UPDF dress, with unclear name tag and covered shoulder lapels and with a people power beret and mask was posted on social media. to cheaply and desperately portray some members of the force as partisan.
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The public is hereby informed that the new Director General Internal Security Organisation (ISO) is Lt Col Charles Oluka and his Deputy is Mr Taban Amin. Lt Katabaazi was only promoted to Major.
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Happening Now: Boat ambulances about to be launched by HE the President .@KagutaMuseveni at Marines Brigade in Entebbe. They are equiped to handle all emergencies including ICU.
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H.E The President has appointed .Maj Gen Sabiiti Muzeyi General Manager Luwero Industries, a subsidiary of National Enterprise Corporation( NEC) He replaces Brig Octavius Butuuro who has been appointed Deputy Commandant Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka.
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