Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Joint Chief of Staff, Land Forces, Maj. Gen. Francis Takirwa has tipped soldiers on the dangers of lobbying for lucrative deployments, which he says exposes them to the dangers of stunted career growth. Takirwa was speaking while presiding over the pass out of …
Read More »UPDF focuses on developing core of Non-Commissioned Officers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Force is putting emphasis on strengthening its corps of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) whom it views as the real core of the army. This is the message that came loudly at the passing of out of 637 NCOs who have completed …
Read More »CDF Gen Muhoozi tasks promoted officers on discipline
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen David Muhoozi, has tasked the newly promoted army officers to ensure they do not embarrass the Army and the country. Gen Muhoozi, who was speaking at the piping ceremony of 33 Brigadiers and seven Major Generals at the ministry …
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