UPDF kicks off retirement process of senior officers
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has commenced a twenty-one-day documentation and sensitisation exercise for retirement and discharge of UPDF Officers and militants under Batch 12 who are scheduled to retire in July this year.
The exercise was launched on Monday at the First Infantry Division Headquarters in Kakiri, Wakiso District.
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A total of 145 officers and militants under First Division turned up for the exercise, the most senior being Colonel Bosco Henry Oworinawe.
During the exercise, they were taken through various presentations aimed at helping them understand the retirement process, their entitlements, and how to cope with life after retirement.
Brig Joseph Ssemwanga who represented the First Division Commander Maj Gen Sam Kawagga hailed the retirees for their commitment and dedication, while in service.
"It is because of your sweat," Ssemwanga said, "that we have peace in Uganda. This is an Island of peace."
He urged the officers and militants who will soon transition into civilian life to maintain the discipline acquired over the years in service, so as to steer away from trouble and criminality.
Ssemwanga advised the retirees not to abandon the Wazalendo SACCO, noting the numerous benefits that come with being a member of the savings and credit co-operative society, even as reservists.
He also cautioned those still in active service to prepare because retirement is inevitable and will always come.
Brig Gen Eugene Ssebugwawo the deputy chief of personnel and administration and also head of the exercise urged the impending retirees to be meticulous with the documentation, so as to avoid inconveniences.
The exercise will be conducted at each UPDF division, formation and service headquarters over the next three weeks
