The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to retire 236 lower rank infantry soldiers who have clocked over 60 years while others are being retired on personal request and medical grounds. According to UPDF Deputy Spokesperson, Col Deo Akiiki Asiimwe, out of 236 soldiers being prepared to retire include nine Captains, 20 Lieutenants while the rests are Non-Commissioned Officers –NCOs.
