The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) is today officially sending off 11 retiring generals.
President Museveni the Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces approved the retirement of 11 generals and 99 senior officers from the rank of Major to Colonel.
Among the retiring generals is former Inspector General of Police, General Kale Kayihura who was yesterday acquitted of all charges by the General Court Martial.
The President also approved the retirement of Lt Gen James Nakibus Lakara, Maj Gen Samuel Wasswa Mutesasira, Maj Gen Joseph Arocha and Maj Gen David Wakaalo.
Others include Brig Gen Austine Kasatwooki Kamanyire, Brig Gen Stephen Oluka, Brig Gen Frank Katende Kyambadde, Brig Gen Emmanuel Kwihangana, Brig Gen Wilson Muhabuzi and Brig Gen Ham Atwooki Kaija.
Most of the retiring officers were members of the National Resistance Army before it took power in 1986.
Yesterday, excitement swept through the streets of Kisoro district following news that Kayihura was acquitted by the General Court Martial in Kampala.
Martin Hakizimana, the Kisoro district secretary for social services, attests that most people in Kisoro now wear smiles, relieved that Kayihura is finally free.
Abel Bizimana, the LC5 Chairman of Kisoro district, says Kayihura’s acquittal resonates as a triumphant declaration of innocence.
