- President Yoweri Museveni commissioned 280 officer cadets at Kabamba Military Academy on Tuesday, October 20
- Museveni singled out the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for his efforts to combat corruption within the UPDF
- Gen. Muhoozi urged the newly commissioned officers to report immediately to their units and uphold discipline, courage, and loyalty
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President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday, October 20, presided over the commissioning of 280 officer cadets at Kabamba Military Academy, using the occasion to spotlight anti-corruption efforts within the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF).
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He publicly recognised the role of Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also his son.
Museveni extended congratulations to the new officers and acknowledged their families as well as the UPDF leadership for guiding the cadets through their training.
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He also set out his vision for what constitutes genuine national security, describing it as resting on a sound economy, well-trained soldiers, investment in science and technology, and solidarity with other African nations.
The president reserved particular praise for the CDF and his commanders over their handling of corruption within the military, noting that the fight against graft is inseparable from the welfare of serving soldiers.
"I particularly thank the CDF and his commanders for fighting corruption in the army and improving the welfare of our soldiers. I am following the improvements in barracks and pay, but the fight against corruption is especially important because it directly affects the welfare of our men and women in uniform," Museveni said.
He also stressed the importance of the UPDF engaging with civilian life, directing the force to protect wealth creators and assist communities in combating crime and sabotage.
Addressing the newly commissioned officers directly, Museveni told them to remain disciplined, stay close to the people, and serve Uganda with honour.
"To the new officers, remain disciplined, stay close to the people, and serve Uganda with honour," he said.
Muhoozi urges new officers to uphold UPDF values
Gen. Muhoozi, speaking at the same event, acknowledged the UPDF's contribution to Uganda's broader socio-economic development and expressed gratitude to the president and commander-in-chief for his longstanding leadership and guidance.
He called on the new officers to uphold the UPDF's core values of discipline, courage, and loyalty and instructed them to report immediately to their assigned units to begin accumulating practical experience in active service.
Muhoozi also emphasised that high standards of military education must be maintained across all UPDF training schools and colleges, with sustained investment in training, equipment, ideological education, and the welfare of soldiers.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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