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Posted by: Eninu William in Uganda news January 2, 2024

The Ministry of Defence its effort to prioritize the welfare of junior officers in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), is planning to increase the salaries of it’s soldiers. This is according to Vincent Ssempijja, the Minister for Defence.

During the UPDF Armoured Brigade’s end-of-year party in Masaka City, Ssempijja announced that the lowest-ranking cadres in the army would soon receive a minimum monthly salary of sh1m.

The ceremony, attended by civilians, religious leaders, and politicians, saw Ssempijja expressing regret over the delay in implementing the salary adjustments. He cited the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on plans and budgets.

However, he assured that after addressing the needs of the generals, the focus is now on improving the welfare and salaries of junior officers.

Ssempijja emphasized that the salary adjustments aim to motivate UPDF officers and their families. This is to effectively safeguard the nation and its neighbors. He highlighted the importance of a strong army for maintaining stability, citing the secure state of Uganda’s border points.

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Additionally, Ssempijja mentioned Uganda’s role in protecting countries facing instability. This is due to the discipline, professionalism, and Pan-African values of the UPDF. He expressed the government’s commitment to regional stability, unity, and economic progress.

Addressing retirement packages, Ssempijja assured that the government has designed a special package to ensure retired soldiers exit service with happiness and financial security.

Training programs are being implemented to encourage soldiers to invest wisely, particularly in farming and savings cooperatives.

In response to alleged kidnappings by security agencies, Ssempijja dismissed opposition claims. He stated that the situation has been exaggerated.

The Minister emphasized the importance of providing details and national identifications of victims to justify the claims. He, however, acknowledged that investigations take time.

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