President Yoweri Museveni this afternoon has retired 14 army generals from Uganda Peoples Defence Forces and other Army officers yet to be established.
Among those to be retired are from the ranks of Brigadier General to General. Sources reveal that former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt. Ivan Koreta is among those to be retired. Former Security Minister Gen. Elly Tumwine who had been lined up for retirement is started to have asked the Commander in Chief and the promotions board of the UPDF to reconsider their decision of retiring him as he still wants to serve.
A total of 14 General officers, 604 Senior and Junior officers will be retirees, the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed.
The retirement ceremony for the Generals will be held at State House Entebbe whereas for the other retirees, it will be in their respective services Headquarters, formations and units.
In a statement from the army spokesperson Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso, she said the UPDF recognizes their commitments, sacrifice, selflessness and dedication to offering security service to the country at a time where many shunned joining the liberation struggle in favour of maintaining the status quo.
She added; “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.”
Source: Eagle
