UPDF Troops Complete Post-Mission Training After Year-Long Somalia Deployment

The Chief of Staff – Land Forces, Brig Gen Michael Kabango, has officially closed the post-mission ideological course for Battle Group (BG) 40 and United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) X after upon their completion of deployment in Somalia.

 

The ceremony, held at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-CT) in Singo, marked the soldiers’ transition back into regular service after a gruelling 12-month mission.

 

Brig Gen Kabango, who represented Deputy Commander Land Forces Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, commended the troops for their resilience and professionalism.

 

“This is not just about closing a course; it is about welcoming back warriors who have carried our flag high, thanking them for their sacrifice, and sending them off to rest before their next assignment,” said Brig Gen Kabango.

He urged the soldiers to maintain discipline, patriotism, and financial prudence while keeping up their determination to serve.

According to Brig Gen Patrick Otongo, Commandant of IPSO-CT, their exceptional performance demonstrated the effectiveness of their training.

 

He expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the Land Force for their continued support in preparing troops for international peace missions.

BG 40 Commander, Col Topher Magino, and UNGU X Commander, Lt Col David Emmanuel Odongo, both praised their troops for upholding discipline and ensuring the success of their mission.

 

They encouraged their teams to maintain the same professionalism as they reintegrate.

The event was attended by senior commanders, officers from both battlegroups and community leaders.