15th April 2024

The UPDF 3 Infantry Division Commander  Maj Gen Don William Nabasa  has today appealed to troops to carefully invest in income generating activities that will support them even after retirement.

 " Invest in projects that will not take up over 80 percent of your budget," he advised.

He made the remarks while presiding over the hand/take over ceremony of the office of the Commander 203 Anti Air Craft (AAA) Brigade from Col Robert Katanaka to Lt Col Moses Odeke at
Moroto army barracks.

Col Katanaka, the (Outgoing) Commander of 203 Anti Air Craft (AAC) Brigade is set to retire by end of April 24 .

" I  commend Col Katanaka  for boosting formation's man power and conducting refresher training to enhance soldiers' capacity, among other  achievements,"  Maj Gen Nabasa noted.

He implored  commanders and key staff officers to support the new Brigade leadership.

Maj Gen Nabasa advised  officers set for retirement to invest wisely and cautioned them against undertaking projects that would drain their  resources as a whole without due consideration to proper  managerial skills.

The presiding officer noted that military service gives its personnel a series of special skills, discipline and flexibility necessary for one to adjust to meaningful living even in retirement life.

Speaking at the same function, the Deputy 3 Division Commander Brig Gen Felix Busizoori,  thanked Col Katanaka for  diligently serving for  40 years, saying it has been a 'reckonable period'. He   urged troops to emulate the same good conduct.

Col Robert Katanaka going forward,  acknowledged the tremendous support from the UPDF leadership while executing his duties and responsibilities.   He also appreciated the Division leadership for embracing the Brigade in its command and administrative structures at all levels especially after the dissolution of the former Air Defence Division.

The Outgoing 203 AAC Commander noted that discipline, resilience and integrity continue to be  the bench mark characteristics that move the brigade to greater heights.

In his acceptance remarks, Lt Col Odeke thanked the army leadership and his predecessor (Col Katanaka) for entrusting him with the new task and good mentorship.

The hand and take over ceremony was also attended by UPDF Senior and Junior Officers from the 203 AAC Brigade level.