President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for joining the army out of Patriotism, a principle that has enabled him to improve the welfare of soldiers.
“I want to thank Muhoozi because he listened to me when I advised him to join the army. He went to military academies like Sandhurst and others, but when he returned, he added value to the army because he was in the army for patriotism, not a career.
The President noted that careerism, job seeking and searching for financial benefits in the army are some of the factors that create challenges in African forces.
“Muhoozi was not looking for any of those he was looking for patriotism and excellence of the army,” he pointed out.
President Museveni made the remarks on Sunday at the private birthday party for General Muhoozi who on the 24th of April 2024 turned 50 years old.
The ceremony that was held at State House Entebbe was hosted by the President, the First Lady, Mrs. Janet Museveni and the First family members.
Several congratulatory messages and greetings were also sent by his friends from abroad and one of them was from Muhoozi’s Platoon Commandant at Sandhurst military academy.
“Officer Cadet Kaine Museveni passed with flying colors, displayed courage and leadership while maintaining camaraderie,” the message read in part.
The President informed guests that wherever General Muhoozi was deployed a lot of improvements were realized.
“I want to thank him for his contribution in the army,” he said.
The President on behalf of Maama Janet Museveni glorified God for having a hand in all the challenges that he and his family faced while in exile.
“We are here to thank God for that it is through His will that we celebrate 50 years of Muhoozi when we are alive and also still active,” he said.
The President told his guests who included Gen. Muhoozi’s wife Charlotte and the family and the brotherhood of UPDF, the reason why families of freedom fighters were created while in exile.
He explained that he had earlier encouraged guests to listen to some of the traditional songs played at the function, saying the message in the lyrics is deeply rooted in the culture of wealth creation.