• Latest
UPDF Changes UN Guard Unit Command in Somalia

UPDF Changes UN Guard Unit Command in Somalia

2 years ago
NRM CEC Race: Kadaga Nominated for Newly Created NRM Vice Chair (Female) Seat

NRM CEC Race: Kadaga Nominated for Newly Created NRM Vice Chair (Female) Seat

7 hours ago
Equity Bank, Nation Media Group Explore Strategic Media Partnership

Equity Bank, Nation Media Group Explore Strategic Media Partnership

7 hours ago
Equity Bank Powers Return of Lira Ladies Golf Open

Equity Bank Powers Return of Lira Ladies Golf Open

7 hours ago
Angélique Kidjo First African Artist to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Angélique Kidjo First African Artist to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

8 hours ago
TVET Council and Assessment Boards Inaugurated

TVET Council and Assessment Boards Inaugurated

8 hours ago
A Safe Space: Displaced Women Heal, Economically Thrive & Reclaim Hope at Imvepi

A Safe Space: Displaced Women Heal, Economically Thrive & Reclaim Hope at Imvepi

14 hours ago
SoftPower News
Friday, July 4, 2025
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
SoftPower News
No Result
View All Result
Home Defence & Security

UPDF Changes UN Guard Unit Command in Somalia

by Muhamadi Byemboijana
March 1, 2023
UPDF Changes UN Guard Unit Command in Somalia
4
VIEWS

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces serving under the United Nations Guard Unit in Somalia witnessed a handover/takeover of command from Lt Col Peter Magungu the outgoing commander of UNGU VIII to Lt Col Peter Okwi Omeja the incoming commander of UNGU IX.

The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG), Her Excellency Anita Kiki Gbeho, and witnessed by the Deputy Commander Land Forces (DCLF) of the Uganda people’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Francis Takirwa.

Related Stories

NRM CEC Race: Kadaga Nominated for Newly Created NRM Vice Chair (Female) Seat

Equity Bank, Nation Media Group Explore Strategic Media Partnership

Equity Bank Powers Return of Lira Ladies Golf Open

H.E Anita commended the UNGU VIII for the level of professionalism, sacrifice, steadfastness, courage, and dedication, that they exhibited in ensuring that the safety and security of the UN staff were guaranteed amidst the security challenges and extremists threats.

The DSRSG was happy to note that out of the troops deployed, 93 of them are women which is a very big milestone in recognizing gender attributes.

Maj Gen Takirwa commended the commanders and troops for the resilience, commitment, and discipline they exhibited which made command and control easy.
He challenged the incoming UNGU IX troops to maintain discipline, patience, and commitment as the only way to attain great heights and good health.

The DCLF cautioned the incoming UNGU IX Commander to work closely with his subordinates and mentor them so that they become better leaders at the end of their tour of duty.

Maj Gen Takirwa, however, advised the troops to plan wisely on how to invest their allowances profitably and save part of it with UPDF Wazalendo Sacco where they are assured of profits from their dividends every year with fewer risks.

The UPDF Contingent Commander Serving under African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola, encouraged UNGU IX Commander to pay attention to the orientation he has been given and perfect the key areas crucial to the continuity of the mission and mandate of UNGU.

“Emulate the values of UNGU VIII and get good results at the end of your tour of duty,” said Brig Gen Omola.

The ceremony was attended by the UN Principal Security Advisor (PSA) UNSOS Mr. Joseph Katuramu, Commanders and Staff Officers of UPDF Contingent serving at ATMIS, UNGU VIII and UNGU IX, among others.

Tags: Soft PowerSoftPower NewsSomaliaTop News UgandaUN Guard UnitUPDF

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

Recent Stories

NRM CEC Race: Kadaga Nominated for Newly Created NRM Vice Chair (Female) Seat

Equity Bank, Nation Media Group Explore Strategic Media Partnership

Equity Bank Powers Return of Lira Ladies Golf Open

Angélique Kidjo First African Artist to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

TVET Council and Assessment Boards Inaugurated

A Safe Space: Displaced Women Heal, Economically Thrive & Reclaim Hope at Imvepi

Stanbic Bank Ad
SoftPower News Logo

SoftPower News is a subsidiary of SoftPower Communications LLC, a Ugandan digital media group. Keep posted of the latest from Uganda and East Africa.
Plot 4B Malcolm X, Kololo
P.O Box 1497, Kampala - Uganda
Tel: +256-392-001-701
Email: info@softpower.ug

This news site is licenced by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

ADVERTISEMENT
Stanbic Remittance Ad
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Regional
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More

© SoftPower News

error: Content is protected
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women

© SoftPower News