President Museveni congratulates CDF Gen. Kainerugaba

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BUSIA - President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated his son and Commander of the Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for rationalizing the military parade during national functions and making it shorter. 

He said politicians had been talking ‘endlessly about nothing’, making it longer and taking hours.

“I want to congratulate the army (UPDF), now instead of the soldiers staying on the parade the whole, they have done their part, and they have now gone, we got the army from our brothers, but it is time to reform it,” said Gen Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the armed forces.

He was addressing hundreds during the National Independence Day celebrations at Busikho Teachers’ Training College in Masafu Town Council Busia district earlier today (Wednesday).

On Monday, Gen Kainerugaba commended the parade participants for their commitment, pointing out the new aspects of marching. (UPDF Photo)

The President's commendation to his son, Gen . Kainerugaba comes a few days after he (CDF ) was in Busia to assess the joint security forces' parade preparations for Independence Day celebrations.

On Monday, Gen Kainerugaba commended the parade participants for their commitment, pointing out the new aspects of marching. 

He praised the band for mastering the new military songs and encouraged them to maintain a high standard.

Addressing the participants, the CDF emphasised the importance of perfection and neatness during the parade.

Col Deo Akiiki, Deputy Director public information of the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) commanded the parade consisting of UPDF, Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Services and Uganda Wildlife  Authority.