The UPDF deputy director of women affairs Lt Col. Betty Musuya has encouraged women especially in Wakiso district to join the force.
She made the remarks during the UPDF recruitment process in Wakiso district where turn up was much higher than the wanted numbers.
She sighted some of the changes and favouring policies that protect and promote the carrier of women in the force.
She urged ladies from different parts of the country to join the force because it is like any other profession which respects their rights and is gender sensitive while making decisions.
She further said females in the force have high chances to progress which is already dictated by professionalisation process.
She noted that the directorate handles all the female related issues which makes them feel comfortable within the force.
“As you can see, gender balance has been catered for, so there should not be any cause of alarm, we are waiting for you to add on the contribution as women towards the security of our country and that of Africa and the world in general,” she said.
Due to the high turnup, UPDF recruitment team got an opportunity to take the best candidates mostly with Science related fields with high academic scores.