The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commissioned a new administration block for its Department of Culture at Land Force Headquarters in Bombo to provide a conducive working environment and boost the department’s performance.
The Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports and Culture, Maj Gen Richard Karemire, who commissioned the facility, said providing appropriate working conditions was essential to enabling the Culture Department to effectively fulfil its mandate.
“As a UPDF organ that has continued to improve the welfare of its personnel, the Culture Department cannot operate in temporary structures because this may limit its success,” Maj Gen Karemire said.
He commended the department for its contribution to promoting culture within the UPDF and its role in showcasing Uganda’s rich cultural heritage at national and international events.
The Head of Culture in the UPDF, Lt Col James Taremwa, said the diversity of cultures represented within the force is an important source of unity, cohesion and national identity.
Lt Col Taremwa said bringing together the different cultural traditions represented in the UPDF helps foster unity and strengthen cohesion among troops.
He noted that the Culture Department participates in national functions and other events both within Uganda and abroad, where it showcases the country’s diverse cultural heritage through traditional performances, music, dance and acrobatics.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by Senior and Junior Officers.
