By Banabasi Kamusiime
KISORO – Kisoro district is abuzz with excitement as they prepare for a grand thanksgiving party to celebrate the retirement of General Kale Kayihura from the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF).
The announcement has been made by Kisoro LCV Chairperson, Abel Bizimana, in an exclusive interview with our reporter.
According to Bizimana, the preparations for this momentous event will commence next month, and the celebration is scheduled to take place on December 18th, 2023. It is expected that the first son, General Muhoozi Keinerugaba, will grace the occasion with his presence, adding an air of distinction to the celebration.
Bizimana expressed the sentiments of the residents in Kisoro, who are elated by the dropping of criminal charges against Kale Kayihura. He commended President Museveni for granting Kayihura a dignified retirement from UPDF and pardoning him from the charges he faced in the court martial.
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The grand party will not only be a celebration of General Kayihura’s retirement but also an opportunity for the people of Kisoro to come together and partake in various activities, including football matches and a marathon, during the thanksgiving function. Bizimana emphasized that this event has been the collective wish of the district’s residents, who are eager to witness General Kayihura’s pardon and honorable retirement from the military.
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Speaking on the importance of General Kayihura’s resignation, Bizimana stated that it would grant him the freedom to express his opinions without any restrictions from UPDF. This newfound liberty is seen as a positive step forward for the retired General as he moves into the next phase of his life.
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In addition to celebrating his retirement, the district is also optimistic that General Kayihura, being a son of the soil, will use his influence to support the establishment of the JKST (name not clarified). However, Bizimana noted that there have been challenges, with some unidentified selfish individuals from Kisoro allegedly sabotaging the construction of JKST.
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As the date of the grand thanksgiving party approaches, the excitement in Kisoro continues to build, and the entire district eagerly awaits the celebration of General Kale Kayihura’s remarkable career and contributions to the nation.
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