By Sadique Bamwita
Entebbe
The UPDF joint Forces comprised of Uganda people’s Defence Airforce(UPDAF), UPDF Marines and Special forces Command (SFC) conducted a clean up exercise in the areas of Kitooro, Lugonjo , Nakiwogo and Kiwafu zone as an initiative in preparation to mark the Tarehe Sita on the National Calender celebrated every year on February 6.
The commandant of UPDAF Major Gen. GeorgeTuryagenda revealed that next year the UPDF will not conduct official “TAREHE SITA” celebrations due to a number of activities lined up such as the General election among others.
“The UPDF has chosen to only conduct a general cleanness exercise within the community hence celebrations which include Military route Match, Parade and speeches shall be conducted in 2027 not 2026.
At the end of the cleaning exercise the joint forces had cleaned most areas within Entebbe Municipality.
Locals appreciated the joint UPDF forces for taking a lead in the sanitation exercise and for being a pro-people’ force .
