The Deputy Commander of Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has commissioned a total of 60 housing units at the 403 Infantry Brigade headquarters in Matany Sub-county, Napak District.

The commissioned units whose construction commenced on May 25, 2022 are part of the 30,000 units aimed at addressing the accommodation and welfare of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF).

In his remarks, Takirwa said that the construction of the housing units is in line with the vision of the Commander-in-Chief to see that every security personnel in UPDF, Police, and Prisons lives decently.

"We are now shifting from traditional ways of living to modern ones," he said.

He urged soldiers to maintain and preserve the houses and be mindful of their hygiene and sanitation.

Takirwa, however advised soldiers on financial discipline and plan for retirement so that they reserve money to start up income-generating activities.

On his part, Brig Gen Busizoori, the Deputy Commander of Third Division noted that the welfare of soldiers is one of the priority areas that UPDF has started putting efforts, and this is intended to improve the livelihood of troops.

He acknowledged the Engineers Construction Regiment of the Third Division for the tremendous work and urged them to maintain the spirit and the professional standards of their work.

Also present at the function were, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Francis Chemusto, Col Richard Butungi, Lt Col Morris Twongyeirwe and Maj Kizito Mulwana, among others.