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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended General Officers due for retirement later this year for their distinguished, dedicated and selfless service to the nation.
The commendation came during a documentation exercise involving 20 General Officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya. The exercise marked a key step in the retirement process.
Representing the Chief of Joint Staff, the Joint Staff Human Resource Management, Maj Gen James Kinalwa praised the officers for their contribution to national security and institutional development. He described their service as a cornerstone of the UPDF’s growth and Uganda’s stability.
“Your sacrifices, commitment, and leadership have significantly contributed to peace, stability, and the strengthening of our military institution,” Maj Gen Kinalwa said.
He said retirement should not be viewed as the end of active military service but as the beginning of a new phase of service to society.
“Retirement is not the end of usefulness or relevance, but a transition into another important phase where you continue serving your families, communities, and the nation,” he added.
Maj Gen Kinalwa said the experience, discipline, strategic thinking and integrity accumulated by the retiring officers remain valuable national assets.
He noted that the officers served with courage, resilience and patriotism, often under demanding operational conditions. Their efforts helped shape military doctrine, policy and leadership development within the force.
“Many of you commanded troops in difficult operational environments, mentored younger officers, strengthened civil-military relations, and contributed to regional and international peace and security initiatives,” he said.
The senior officer encouraged the retiring generals to continue offering their expertise in advisory, diplomatic, academic and mentorship roles whenever called upon.
“As you transition into civilian life, remain ambassadors of the UPDF and uphold the values of discipline, professionalism, and service,” he urged.
The officers form part of Batch 16 of the UPDF retirement programme. They include one General, two Lieutenant Generals, four Major Generals and 13 Brigadier Generals.
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