By Our Reporter
A total of 19 senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) generals have retired from active service after years of dedicated and selfless service to the country.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, on August 20, 2026, presided over the retirement ceremony of the 19 senior army generals at State House, Entebbe.
The ceremony marked the end of their active military careers and the beginning of a new chapter of service to their families, communities and country.
The retiring officers include Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, Lt. Gen. Charles Otema Awany, Lt. Gen. Charles Angina, Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho, Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi, Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita Gowa and Maj. Gen. Leopold Kyanda.
Others are Brig. Gen. E. Muhanguzi, Brig. Gen. S. Omara, Brig. Gen. F. Zakye, Brig. Gen. F.R. Akiiki, Brig. Gen. M.S. Kisame, Brig. Gen. P.B. Mwesigwe, Brig. Gen. S.T. Kashure, Brig. Gen. S.N. Ocan, Brig. Gen. M.K. Bitimbika, Brig. Gen. C. Bakahumura, Brig. Gen. C.K. Asiimwe and Brig. Gen. C.M. Muhindo.
President Museveni congratulated the retiring officers for their contribution to the UPDF and commended them for upholding the values of the force throughout their careers, particularly discipline, patriotism, integrity and commitment to duty.
“First of all, I congratulate the Generals for the great contribution they made to the UPDF. The UPDF and NRM have been able to build security,” President Museveni said.
The President advised the retirees to manage their finances wisely, encouraging them to invest in secure avenues such as treasury bonds, which he said could generate returns without requiring active involvement.
“If you can put Shs600 million and you are getting 15 percent, by the end of the year that is Shs90 million profit,” he said.
President Museveni cautioned the retirees against rushing into ventures that require significant capital, advising them to first consider safer investment options that can generate steady returns.
“What will be safer is simply to put the money where it will earn interest,” he said.
He also encouraged retirees who already own land to consider goat rearing, noting that goats have a ready market, reproduce quickly and do not require expensive artificial feeds.
“You can rear goats. Can you fail to get buyers? They don’t need artificial feeds. You can have them on a small scale, something simple, safe and sustainable,” he said.
The President further encouraged the retirees to place their savings in fixed deposit accounts and use the proceeds to finance other projects, including fish farming and rental housing.
“First plant the seeds where they germinate and use the harvest in other projects,” he said.
President Museveni also urged the retirees to remain committed to their families and communities and to use the experience they gained during their military careers to continue contributing to society.