The UPDF bumped up over 30 senior officers to higher ranks like lieutenant general and major general in a ceremony where leaders stressed that the moves were about performance and responsibility. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba told the promoted officers they needed to step up as mentors and problem-solvers, and he reminded everyone the army would keep Uganda secure through the election season.
Maj. Gen. Jack Bakasumba explained that climbing the ladder in the force is merit-based, not ceremonial. Muhoozi backed that up by saying promotions mean heavier obligations, not just fancier insignia.
On security, Muhoozi said the military would stay sharp during voting and keep fighting armed groups like the ADF and al-Shabaab. He asked voters to cast their ballots peacefully and head home afterward, since the counting process would be transparent with agents and observers present anyway.
Maj. Gen. Jack Bakasumba explained that climbing the ladder in the force is merit-based, not ceremonial. Muhoozi backed that up by saying promotions mean heavier obligations, not just fancier insignia.
On security, Muhoozi said the military would stay sharp during voting and keep fighting armed groups like the ADF and al-Shabaab. He asked voters to cast their ballots peacefully and head home afterward, since the counting process would be transparent with agents and observers present anyway.
