Seven Generals of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been cleared by the army to retire later this year, after decades of distinguished service marked by leadership, peacekeeping missions, and institutional development.
The officers were formally documented on Tuesday, May 27, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, during a ceremony led by the Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba.
Among the retirees is Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, a former Deputy CDF and prominent figure in Uganda’s military engagements in the region.
Others include Maj Gen Hudson Mukasa, Maj Gen Francis Ben Okello, Maj Gen George Igumba, Brig Gen John Byuma, Brig Gen Dominic Twesigomwe, and Brig Gen Augustine Kamyuka Kyazze.
“These leaders have made remarkable contributions to national and regional peace, especially through international missions such as those in Somalia,” said Maj Gen Bakasumba, praising their role in building the force’s command and strategic
He emphasized that retirement is a natural transition that opens up space for younger officers while maintaining continuity in military operations.
“There is a whole new kind of life ahead, full of experience, just waiting to happen. Some call it retirement, I call it bliss,” Maj. Gen. Bakasumba remarked.
