Special Forces Command promotes 62 officers in Entebbe

The Special Forces Command (SFC) held a ceremony at its headquarters in Entebbe to decorate 62 officers following their promotion to new ranks. The group includes 15 senior officers and 47 junior officers.

SFC Commander Maj Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru presided over the event, noting that the promotions bring increased responsibilities and higher expectations. He instructed the officers to lead by example, maintain discipline, and improve operational readiness, training, and physical fitness to meet evolving military requirements.

SFC Deputy Commander Brig Gen John Bosco Asinguza emphasized that increased authority must be paired with accountability, urging officers to exercise their roles with humility, fairness, and restraint. Representing the promoted officers, Lt Col Nicholas Kagaba, Commander of the 17th Field Engineers Brigade, pledged continued commitment to serving Uganda with integrity and discipline.