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Be Ready For Changes, Muhoozi Informs UPDF Officers

The Commander Land Forces Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has told officers that changes and transfer in the force are part and parcel of tour of duty within the military.

Gen Muhoozi reminded officers that no one at one point in the army should ever expect to be in a position forever.

He made the remarks yesterday as he presided over the handover ceremony of the UPDF 1st Infantry Division Commander at the Division Headquarters in Kakiri, Wakiso District.

This was done following transfers made by president Museveni last week that saw Maj Gen Sam Kawagga transferred to Nairobi as a defence advisor and Brig Gen Joseph Ssemwanga appointed commander of the first division.

“You come, you do your part and you handover the button to the next officer. This is a relay and we are not in a one hundred metres dash,” said Muhoozi.

Muhoozi congratulated Brig Gen Ssemwanga for his elevation to the 1 Div Commander which he said is an important position.

“I have true confidence in him. I know he is capable and a very disciplined officer, hardworking and we have high hopes that he will do a good job as first division commander,” he noted.

Speaking at the same function, Kawagga thanked Museveni for giving him an opportunity to serve.

“I want to thank the UPDF leadership for having entrusted me with this responsibility. This is my third time to command a division,” Kawagga said.

Brig Gen Joseph Ssemwanga said that in Maj Gen Kawagga, he found a parent, commander, gentleman and a teacher who has always been readily available to mentor and offer guidance.

“Afande Kawagga, we shall forever be indebted to your meritorious service to this Division and the country,” said Ssemwanga.

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