Editorial
The Deputy Commander of the Special Forces Command (DCSFC), Brig Gen. Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru, has revealed that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Peace keeping troops in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, have been able to perform exceptionally because of professionalism and the trust the soldiers have in the Commander-In-Chief (CIC), Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Brig Gen. Nyakikuru made the revelation on Friday at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe while presiding over the piping and decoration ceremony of over 40 SFC officers who were recently promoted by the Commander-In-Chief of the UPDF.
Brig Gen. Nyakikuru who represented the Commander of SFC, said UPDF is now conducting refresher, professional and line courses such as senior level training at the Senior Command and Staff Course in Kimaka, Junior Command and Staff Course in Jinja, Company Commander’s Course running in the various army academies across the country.
Brig. Gen. Nyakikuru also used the same occasion to thank His Excellency President Museveni for turning the UPDF into a motivated and professional army.
He reaffirmed the CDF’s commitment in fighting corruption in the force. On 7th March, 2025, His Excellency the President approved the promotion of 500 officers across the divide of the UPDF of whom 46 officers belonged to SFC, among whom 18 are Lieutenant Colonels, 04 Majors, 10 Captains and 14 Second Lieutenants.
