• President Yoweri Museveni has officially retired several senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces generals, including Gen Edward Katumba Wamala and Lt Gen Charles Otema. 
  • Unconfirmed reports suggest each general will receive UGX 600 million, a new vehicle, a house, and free medical care for themselves and their families. 

Several senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers, were this week retired by President Yoweri Museveni officially. It’s said that the President granted them generous retirement packages.

The retired generals include Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, Lt Gen Charles Awany Otema, Lt Gen Charles Angina, former DIGP Katsigazi Tumusiim Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, Maj Gen Hudson Mukasa, Maj Gen Francis Ben Okello, Maj Gen George Igumba, Brig John Byuma, Brig Dominic Twesigomwe, and Brig Augustine Kamyuka Kyazze.

According to unconfirmed available information, each of the retired generals will receive a package worth UGX 600 million, a brand-new vehicle, and a house. Additionally,these benefits also reportedly extend to free medical treatment for the officers as well as their immediate family members, ensuring their well-being after years of service to the nation.

Furthermore, the reports claim that the UGX 600 million is transferred directly to their bank accounts, marking a smooth transition into retirement.

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Many have described this as a commendable gesture, recognising the decades of dedication and sacrifice these officers have made in safeguarding Uganda’s security and stability.

It’s not clear if the reports about this packages are true. However, on several occasions while retiring army officials, the President has repeatedly urged them to avoid bad vices such as gambling advising them to invest wisely as they refuse generous retirement packages. It was the same thing this time around

“I want to quote a Luganda proverb: “Obwato bufa magoba.” Soldiers have faced low salaries for a long time; as they retire, they will take home good money.
I therefore urge them to plan their retirement wisely to avoid scams. I once again salute them for their service and wish them good luck!”

Meanwhile this retirement marks another chapter in the UPDF’s ongoing process of honouring its long-serving officers. This also paves way for younger commanders to take leadership roles.