President Museveni discharges Kayihura and 10 other Generals
Aug 31, 2023
Before discharge, Gen. Yoweri Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will address the officers some of whom are accompanied by their immediate families.
Gen Edward Kale Kayihura
A sendoff of senior army officers, formally starting their retirement today is underway at State House Entebbe hosted by President Yoweri Museveni.
Gen Edward Kale Kayihura, the most senior officer among the group is scheduled to give a speech on behalf of his colleagues .
Before discharge, Gen. Yoweri Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will address the officers some of whom are accompanied by their immediate families.
Dignitaries at the ceremony include the Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Vincent Ssempijja and the Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi among others. The group retiring today include Brig. E. Kwihangana who joined military service in November 1973.
Other officers at State House Entebbe are:
Brig Gen Kaija
Brig Gen Oluka
Lt Gen Nakibus Lakara
Maj Gen Wasswa
Brig. Kamanyire
Maj Gen D Wakalo
MAJ Gen Orocha
Brig Gen Frank Kyambadde
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Another 93 senior army officers at the ranks of colonel, Lt colonel and majors were discharged last week by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Commander Land forces, Lt. General Peter Elwelu . The ceremony took place last week on August 25 at the ministry headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala.
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