A total of 22 officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have completed a two-week Commanders and Legal Advisers Course aimed at strengthening military justice and command effectiveness.
The training was conducted at the Legal Training Centre (LTC) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja, bringing together commanders and legal officers from various UPDF units across the country.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Deputy Director of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Colonel Kamanda Mutungi, described the course as critical to strengthening leadership within the force.
“You are leaders of the armed forces, and I implore you to share this valuable information with your subordinates who did not get an opportunity to attend. UPDF is counting on you as a resource to enhance command,” Col Mutungi said.
He emphasised that the effectiveness of the UPDF depends on officers carrying out their responsibilities, particularly in administering justice and safeguarding the institution’s credibility.
The Commandant of LTC, Major Lydia Katisi, commended participants for their commitment throughout the course.
She said the officers are leaving the centre better equipped with legal knowledge and a deeper understanding of military justice.
Senior Course Representative Colonel David Kararira described the training as relevant to field operations.
“This has been a productive course for us as commanders. We have learnt how to administer military justice and how it works. It is my prayer that LTC continues to conduct such courses so that other commanders who did not get the opportunity can also acquire this knowledge,” he said.
The ceremony was attended by Chief Instructor Major Sam Wako Wambuzi, representatives from sister training schools within Gaddafi Barracks, and directing staff from LTC.
Officials say the course is part of ongoing efforts to build a professional force grounded in discipline, accountability, and adherence to the law.
