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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cWe need to understand that the diagnosis and the prescription for a cure are very much influenced by science. If we were to go back to 1800AD, the establishment which we are talking about here is similar to the armies of that time, mainly the European armies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the Council meeting, the president presented a plaque and certificate to the family of the Late Lt. Gen. (Rtd). Pecos Kutesa for the distinguished service rendered as the 1st Chairman of the UPDF establishment committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commander-in-Chief paid tribute to the late Lt. Gen. (Rtd). Pecos Kutesa, a revered military figure renowned for his bravery and contributions to Uganda\u2019s liberation struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLate Lt. Gen. (Rtd). Pecos Kutesa was one of the officers that we recruited under the Front for National Salvation (FRONASA). He came and joined us in the bush, I noticed his bravery, when we attacked Kakiri on the 6th of April in 1981, I saw him crawling in a very professional way to capture a machine gun. He was moving really professionally. That is why, when I was going out for the first time in June 1981, I chose him as one of my escorts as we crossed the lake to go to Kenya.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Museveni also informed the council meeting that the Late Kutesa participated in many of the liberation battles, citing the time they captured 736 rifles in Masindi and also the participation in the Kabamba battles, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He retired from the Uganda People\u2019s Defence Forces on August 5, 2021, after a distinguished military career extending over forty-six (46) years and passed away on August 17, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alongside top military officials, the president underscored strategic decisions aimed at boosting national security and enhancing the effectiveness of the UPDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The meeting, preceded by a High Command session which took place on Friday, February 16th, 2024, saw the unveiling of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) Establishment 2021, marking a milestone in the modernization and optimization of Uganda’s defense architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In his address, President Museveni compared the role of the UPDF Establishment 2021 to that of medical professionals, highlighting the importance of preserving and safeguarding the nation’s well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He emphasized that just as a doctor’s duty is to maintain the health of their patients and provide treatment, when necessary, the UPDF’s primary objective is to ensure peace and security in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis UPDF Establishment is like public health and medical treatment. In the case of sickness, public health is done by observing elements of nutrition, vaccination, clean water, and all these are done for someone to avoid sickness. But in case he or she gets sick, there are also curative measures,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President Museveni outlined that the doctrine of defense and the establishment’s structures emphasize effective planning and execution necessary to uphold peace and security across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While giving his remarks, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, lauded the exhaustive seven-year process culminating in the formulation of the UPDF Establishment 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stressing its consultative nature, the CDF, highlighted the document’s emphasis on jointness at the strategic level and operational leanness, aligning with principles of decentralization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe UPDF Establishment 2021 document enables changes of merging of some UPDF departments, the creation of new ones, and discarding others to improve command, control and administration of the Forces,\u201d Gen. Mbadi said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hon. Vincent Ssempijja, the Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, underscored the UPDF Establishment 2021 as a blueprint for organizational effectiveness and operational prowess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Embracing recommendations from previous defense transformation initiatives, the Minister noted that. the establishment outlines a vision for a modern, agile, and resilient defense force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe launch of the UPDF Establishment 2021 signals Uganda’s commitment to ensuring national security and safeguarding its sovereignty in an ever-evolving global landscape. With a focus on efficiency, adaptability, and synergy, the UPDF continues to evolve as a formidable guardian of Uganda’s interests and aspirations,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Minister also hailed President Museveni for ensuring\u00a0 peace and stability all over Uganda and the region citing that this\u00a0 has laid a firm base for the rapid socioeconomic transformation, which Uganda is currently enjoying, under his able leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People\u2019s Defence Forces (UPDF), has convened the Defence Forces Council and presided<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/muse-2.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3792,"url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/14-ugandan-generals-bush-war-heroes-retire-from-updf\/","url_meta":{"origin":11518,"position":0},"title":"14 UGANDAN GENERALS ,BUSH WAR HEROES RETIRE FROM UPDF","author":"UgandaUpdate","date":"August 6, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"At least 14\u00a0 Generals\u00a0 including National Resistance Army (NRM bus war heroes \u00a0were among\u00a0 some \u00a0604 senior and junior officers \u00a0wo were retired from the \u00a0Ugandan army- the UPDF. \u201cThe retirement ceremony of the generals will be held at State House Entebbe whereas the other retirees will be in their\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "National News"","block_context":{"text":"National News","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/category\/national-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iva.jpg","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iva.jpg 1x, https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iva.jpg 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":11366,"url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/lands-minister-nabakooba-salutes-the-updf-for-ensuring-peace-and-security-as-tarehe-sita-week-kicks-off-in-busoga-region\/","url_meta":{"origin":11518,"position":1},"title":"Lands Minister Nabakooba Salutes The UPDF For Ensuring Peace And Security As Tarehe Sita Week Kicks-off In Busoga Region","author":"UgandaUpdate","date":"January 29, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"By Our Reporters In Jinja Lands minister, Judith Nabakooba has applauded \u00a0the Uganda People\u2019s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the government of Uganda for the sacrifice they offered to ensure peace and security in the country. 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