President Yoweri Museveni,commander in chief of armed forces is slated to officiate the retirement of 14 UPDF general officers at statehouse Entebbe today.
According to a press release by UPDF spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso a total of 604 senior and junior officers of the Ugandan army will later today officially retire from active services of the force.
“The retirement ceremony of the generals will be held at State House Entebbe whereas the other retirees will be in their respective service headquarters, formations and units,” the UPDF spokesperson, Brig Flavia Byekwaso said in a statement.
“The Ministry of Defence and UPDF recognize their commitment, sacrifice, selflessness and dedication to offering security service to the country at a time where many shunned joining the liberation struggle in favour of maintain the status quo.”
List of retiring officers