Uganda Army Won't Tolerate Foreign Agents, Warns Gen Muhoozi

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a stern warning to new Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) recruits, vowing that the military will not tolerate agents of foreign interests seeking to undermine the nation's sovereignty and development. Speaking at the Kaweweta Basic Military Training School on Thursday during the pass-out ceremony for over 10,000 recruits, Gen Muhoozi emphasized the UPDF's continued vigilance against internal collaborators working with external forces.

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I wish to reassure and inform the country that Uganda is peaceful, secure, and thriving; however, what is also true is that we have to deal with the fifth column of neocolonialist sympathizers and agents of foreign interests who are intent on sabotaging our national independence and development.

"I wish to reassure and inform the country that Uganda is peaceful, secure, and thriving; however, what is also true is that we have to deal with the fifth column of neocolonialist sympathizers and agents of foreign interests who are intent on sabotaging our national independence and development," Gen Muhoozi stated. He assured the nation that the military is fully aware of these "insidious machinations" and is prepared to counter any attempts at destabilization, promising, "We will not permit their shenanigans."

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We are very aware of the insidious machinations of negative elements against our country, but the good news is that we will not permit their shenanigans.

The Chief of Defence Forces stressed that the army would not allow individuals to advance foreign agendas at the expense of Uganda's progress. "We can't and shall not tolerate agents of foreign interests who secretly work to undermine the country's progress. We will never allow agents of foreign interest to demoralize and demobilize the patriotic and nationalistic spirit of Ugandans," he declared, reaffirming Uganda's commitment to charting its own course free from external interference.

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We can't and shall not tolerate agents of foreign interests who secretly work to undermine the country's progress. We will never allow agents of foreign interest to demoralize and demobilize the patriotic and nationalistic spirit of Ugandans.

Gen Muhoozi also highlighted the crucial link between national security and the country's economic ambitions. He expressed optimism about Uganda achieving its target of a US$500 billion economy by 2040, supported by the new Cabinet and Parliament. The UPDF, he pledged, will play its part in realizing this goal, underscoring the military's role in fostering stability for economic transformation.

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With the new group of leaders in Cabinet and Parliament, we are quite optimistic that Uganda is firmly on track to achieve its target of a US$500 billion economy by 2040. As the UPDF, we will do our part to achieve this goal.