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President Museveni Advises UPDF Retirees to Make Smart Financial Choices

25 September, 2024
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has urged retiring army generals not to squander their retirement packages.


Museveni advised during a farewell ceremony for the retiring senior army officers held at State House, Entebbe. The retirees are Maj. Gen. Silver Kayemba, Brig. Gen. Charles Kisembo, Brig. Godard Busingye, Brig. Fred Karara, and Brig.CA Kasaija.

The generals who were in the company of their spouses, children and extended families were awarded certificates of service, recognition and souvenirs during the ceremony. Museveni congratulated the Senior army officers for serving UPDF diligently and maintaining the army principles over the years. Recognizing the sacrifices made by military personnel, he addressed the critical need for a dignified retirement package. 

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding also lauded the President’s visionary leadership and stability of the nation and acknowledged the significance of retirement for military officers. 

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