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UPDF To Retire 14 Generals

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Uganda Peoples Defence Forces is set to retire 14 generals and 604 senior and junior officers, Ug Mirror reports.

“Today 5th August 2021, a total of 14 General officers, 604 Senior and Junior officers and men will be retired,” reads the statement issued by UPDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso.

The statement further reads that; “The retirement ceremony for the Generals will be held at State House Entebbe whereas for the other retirees, it will be in their respective service HQs, formations and units.

“The MoDVA/UPDF recognises their commitment, sacrifice, selflessness and dedication to offering security service to the country at a time where many shunned joining the liberation struggle in fovour of maintaining the status quo.

“Because of their service, the country’s course of history has been over turned across all spectrum, from an almost total shutdown to a now robust and sound economy with guaranteed peace and stability in the entire country.

“The UPDF family congratulates the retirees for successfully completing their active duty in the forces.”

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