President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated his son, the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for his effective leadership in rationalizing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) parade as witnessed during the 62nd Independence Day celebrations.
Museveni made the comments during the 62nd Independence Day celebrations held in Busia under the theme ‘Independence Day: A Recommitment to secure and fortify our Destiny.’
Museveni praised Muhoozi’s efforts in introducing new aspects to the parade, such as updated marching routines and military songs.
“I want to congratulate the new CDF, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for rationalizing the parade and making it shorter. I want to congratulate the army too, now that they have completed their work, they have moved on,” Museveni said.
He added that the old parade was inherited from Ugandan brothers, but it is time to reform it.
Museveni’s congratulatory message highlights Muhoozi’s dedication to maintaining the professionalism and neatness of the force, which reflects positively on the UPDF’s historical legacy and ability to modernize traditional ceremonies while preserving the army’s heritage.
In response via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Muhoozi appreciated, saying, “We (UPDF) thank His Excellency Kaguta Museveni for recognising and appreciating the new parade drills.”
Museveni also highlighted that the government is planning to persuade regional leaders so as to construct roads linking East Africa to the Central Africa Republic (C.A.R) and beyond.
“We aim to persuade the governments of Congo and South Sudan to work on roads from Arua to Isiro in Congo- and on to Obo in the Central African Republic,” he said.
He also asked Uganda Airlines through their cargo planes to look into the possibility of opening routes to C.A.R, noting that this would boost trade.
Museveni also emphasized the importance of African economic and political integration in regard to the two historical missions; prosperity for the African people and strategic security.
“All patriots and Pan Africanists in Uganda should link up with our brothers and sisters in Africa to work for the economic integration of the whole of Africa hence leading to the political federation of Africa,” Museveni said.
