By A total of 118 soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 2nd Division have successfully completed an ideological orientation course aimed at reinforcing core military values and strengthening civil-military cooperation.
The graduation ceremony, held at the Division Headquarters in Makenke, was officiated by the 2nd Division Commander, Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi. The graduating class, which included 109 men and 9 women, represented the ninth intake of this training programme.
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The intensive eight-week course focused on enhancing political consciousness, patriotism, discipline, and unity among the troops all crucial elements of the UPDF’s operational philosophy.
Maj Gen Muhanguzi underscored the importance of ideological grounding in shaping a professional and people-centred army. “The strength of the UPDF lies not only in its combat ability but also in its ideological commitment to the nation. Discipline and close ties with civilians come from strong political awareness,” he said.
He urged the newly trained soldiers to carry forward the UPDF’s guiding principles in their service and remain exemplary ambassadors of the Force.
Among those honoured for exceptional performance were Sgt Ngobi Gerald, WO1 Mutembuzi Erasto, and Pte Achom Sarah Lydia. They received certificates and awards in recognition of their excellence during the course.
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The ceremony was attended by senior military and police officials, including Deputy Division Commander Col James Kasule, Division Political Commissar Lt Col Remmy Mutabazi, ASP Innocent Yuma, SP Obbo Franco, and Lt Col JKK Menya, the Commanding Officer of the 13th Artillery Battalion.
