President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has commended the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for “his passion and patriotism in the army”.
The President made the remarks at a private dinner hosted at State House Entebbe in celebration of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 50th birthday.
Kainerugaba was recently appointed the CDF, replacing, General Wilson Mbadi, who was appointed State Minister for Trade.
“I am grateful to God for reuniting me with Maama Janet, whom I accidentally met at the Intercontinental Hotel and married in August 1973. Our life together has been fulfilling, based on a foundation of wealth creation, family, education, and the fear of God,” President Museveni said.
“Lastly, I am grateful to God and Maama for raising our children, who have given us grandchildren and brought joy into our lives.”
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