The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) is set to embark on a countrywide recruitment of soldiers to boost the county’s security and helping sister security operatives as the nation is gearing for the 2021 general elections.
The nationwide recruitment exercise will take place on December 27th to 5th January 2020 where 4,000 soldiers will be recruited.
Speaking at the UPDF headquarters in Mbuya on Saturday, UPDF spokesperson Brig. Richard Karemire told journalists that the aim of the exercise is to attract composed and patriotic Ugandans to serve in the regular, professional and specialized units.
“Regular Recruits must be adult males and females between the age of 18-25 years and professionals between 18 and 30 years,” he said.
He said the process is intended to replace thousands of soldiers who have retired.
“Regular recruits must possess a minimum formal education of Senior Four or Senior Six in sciences,” he said.
The recruitment exercise will be conducted across the country at district headquarters. It targets unmarried Ugandan nationals aged between 18-25 with a valid National Identification Card, good character, medical fitness certification and the relevant education certifications.
Professionals, Brig Karemire said, must possess a degree or diploma in engineering, chemistry and medicine. He said teachers and those with vocational training stand a big change to get enrolled.
