Uganda Peoples defence forces, UPDF will on Tuesday September 25th commence the exercise of recruiting Local Defence Units, LDUs.
This follows the directive by President Yoweri Museveni that reserve forces be recalled to support law and order enforcement in Kampala Metropolitan area.
The exercise which will end on October 1st 2018 will start in the areas of Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso. This was announced by Brig. Richard Karemire the UOPDF Spokesperson today. Candidates must be citizens of Uganda with an original National ID.
Candidates must also be medically fit, ready to undergo medical checkup and a road run to test endurance and body fitness. Must be between 18 and 35 years old, should have a minimum formal education of Primary 7 to S.4 and preferably with no formal employment or engagement.
Candidates must also possess letters from LC1 Chairpersons, LC 1 secretary of defence, DISO, GISO. They must also be residents of the area, disciplined and with no criminal record. The President's directive came in the wake of the murder of former police officer Muhammad Kirumira.
