The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced a sensitisation and documentation exercise for 148 senior officers, ranging from Colonels to Majors, in preparation for their retirement. The event is taking place at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Jinja. Brig Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye, Commandant of Jinja Cantonment, commended the officers for their selfless service…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force has today bade farewell to sixteen (16) retired senior officers serving in the Air Force at the Air Force headquarters in Entebbe. This follows their official retirement ceremony on 22 April 2024 at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. Lt Gen Charles…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has lauded retiring senior officers for their commitment to serving Uganda throughout their time of service in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. “For Uganda, our fatherland, no sacrifice is too great. Officers and men have demonstrated the commitment to serve the country over decades and through…
The Minister of State for Defence incharge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru has said that the timely sacrifice and effort of military veterans gave to Uganda when it was most needed can’t go unrecognised. She made the remarks during a press briefing at the Uganda Media Centre, Kampala. Hon. Oleru appreciated…
The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru has commended the retiring senior officers for their brave and devoted service to the country, starting from the NRA struggle and continuing throughout their career in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. She was speaking at the closure of the…
The Commissioner of Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Support and Resettlement at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), Mr. Mike Mabonga has today noted that the smooth transition of military veterans into civilian life remains a priority to the Directorate of Veterans Affairs since retirement is likened to a job well done and is a protracted…
The Chieftaincy of Pension and Gratuity has commenced the Retirement Sensitisation and Documentation Exercise of 159 of 162 Senior Officers under Batch 13 B at Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) Jinja. Five (5) Generals and 159 Senior Officers from the rank of Major to Colonel are slated to be retired from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence…
The Chief of Pension and Gratuity Brigadier General Julius Biryabarema has today delivered a presentation on retirement to officers and men of the 1 Infantry Division at the Division Headquarters’ Kakiri Barracks, Wakiso District. Brig Gen Biryabarema informed them that early retirement planning is essential for a successful retirement and reintegration into civilian society…
Retiring officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force (UPDF – AF) have today been urged to guard themselves against the looming sharks only waiting to devour their retirement package. This remark was made by the Commander Air Force Lt Gen Charles Okidi during a dinner at Air Force headquarters, in Entebbe.…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has urged the retiring Senior Officers to wisely utilize their time outside service with their loved ones. He made the remarks today at the retirement ceremony of 93 Senior Officers that was held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. “Go,…