By Our Staff Reporter

Entebbe, Uganda | September 26, 2026
A total of 62 officers from the Special Forces Command (SFC) have been decorated following their promotion to new military ranks, with senior commanders urging them to embrace greater responsibility, discipline and professionalism.

The officers, comprising 15 senior officers and 47 junior officers, received their decorations during a ceremony held at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, presided over by the SFC Commander, Maj. Gen. Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru.

Congratulating the newly promoted officers, Maj. Gen. Nyakikuru said promotion should be viewed as an increase in responsibility and accountability rather than simply an advancement in rank.

He urged the officers to lead by example, maintain high standards of discipline and professionalism, and mentor junior personnel under their command.

The SFC Commander also encouraged the officers to continuously develop their knowledge and skills to remain prepared for the changing demands of modern military operations.

He challenged them to use their new positions to strengthen operational readiness, training, physical fitness and professional competence, while maintaining unity and cohesion within their respective formations.

The SFC Deputy Commander, Brig. Gen. John Bosco Asinguza, similarly reminded the decorated officers that greater authority comes with greater accountability.

He urged them to exercise their authority with courage, humility, fairness and restraint, emphasizing the importance of character in leadership.

“Your strength will matter a lot, but most importantly, your character upon the rise in the ranks will matter even more,” Brig. Gen. Asinguza said.

The Deputy Commander also recognised the role played by the officers’ spouses and families, saying their sacrifices, prayers and continued support provide an important foundation for the officers as they carry out their duties.

Speaking on behalf of the decorated officers, Lt. Col. Nicholas Kagaba, Commander of the 17th Field Engineers Brigade, thanked the UPDF leadership for recognising their service.

Lt. Col. Kagaba pledged that the promoted officers would continue serving Uganda with loyalty, integrity, discipline and courage.

He also encouraged his fellow officers to use their new responsibilities to improve themselves, develop personnel under their command and contribute to strengthening the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).

The ceremony was attended by the SFC Director of Human Resource Management, Col. Night Ikiriza, who read the citations for the promoted officers.

Also present were SFC group and brigade commanders and their deputies, directors, officers, non-commissioned officers and spouses.

The decorations mark another stage in the officers’ military careers as they take on expanded responsibilities within the Special Forces Command.