By Editorial,
Gen. Salim Saleh presided at the handover ceremony that saw Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba assume office as the new UPDF Chief of Defense Forces, replacing Gen Wilson Mbadi who is now the State Minister for Trade and Cooperatives.
The ceremony was held at the 4th Division UPDF Headquarters in Gulu on Thursday.
During the event, Reserve Force Commander Lt Gen Otema Awany noted the importance of the 4th Division to the entire UPDF, as most senior UPDF officers have gained vital military experience through the Gulu-based Division.
Gen Kainerugaba in his acceptance speech thanked President Museveni for his leadership that has brought the UPDF this far, adding that as CDF, he will seek to build a great UPDF.
He asked the UPDF leaders present to always be a force for Africa and its people.
Gen Saleh expressed gratitude to the UPDF leadership for its continued growth and professionalism.
He said that witnessing such a hand over and take over was like a movie, considering how changes in military leadership used to be in the early stages of the UPDF.
Trained across various prestigious military academies around the world, including the UK, US, Egypt, South Africa, North Korea, China, and Uganda, Gen Kainerugaba has led successful military operations against various rebel groups. End.