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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The Uganda People\u2019s Defence Forces (UPDF) has retired 93 army officers. Of these, 17 were at the rank of Colonel, 13 Lt Colonel and 63 were at the rank of Major.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the send-off ceremony at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya, Kampala, on Friday last week, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, asked retiring officers to remain good citizens.<\/p>\n

He said while many people today join the army as an alternative for employment, the retiring officers made the sacrifice for their country.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank you our dear comrades who are retiring today for the great job you have done for our country. You never joined the army to look for money, you joined as a calling. Today most of the people join the army while looking for jobs. That\u2019s how we are getting wrong elements, the army has never been a job but a sacrifice,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Gen Elwelu, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Wilson Mbandi, added that it\u2019s a dream for every soldiers to retire from the service honourably.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you go back home, go and serve yourselves. You have served the country enough, it\u2019s now your time to serve yourself,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Col Christopher Bamanya, the most senior among the retired officers, thanked the Commander-in-Chief, Gen Yoweri Museveni, for his leadership.<\/p>\n

Maj Wilson Mafabi, said since he has retired from the army, he is now aiming at other opportunities elsewhere in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have served for 37 years and I have no injury on my body. I now just need to build from where I am for the next step,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Retired officers<\/p>\n

Col Wilson Twesigye<\/p>\n

Col Bamanya Singahakye<\/p>\n

Col Johnthan Ochom<\/p>\n

Col Isaac Atwooki<\/p>\n

Col Alfred Nagendo<\/p>\n

Col Christopher Mbazake<\/p>\n

Col Twala Okallo<\/p>\n

Col Kamurali Mwine Katwekyine<\/p>\n

Col Timothy Nabasa<\/p>\n

Col William Rubarema<\/p>\n

Col Willy Mugisha<\/p>\n

Col Robert Muhangibwoha<\/p>\n

Lt Col Patrick Katungi<\/p>\n

Lt Col Charles Mwesigye<\/p>\n

Lt Col Ismail Ssemigamba<\/p>\n

Lt Col Godson Gambo Boyo<\/p>\n

Lt Col Godfrey Musisi<\/p>\n

Lt Col Christopher Kabango<\/p>\n

Lt Col Charles Morris Ndawula<\/p>\n

Lt Col David Kabale<\/p>\n

Lt Col Daniel Kali<\/p>\n

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