Uganda army to start comprehensive counselling services

UPDF Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Felix Kulayigye

UPDF Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Felix Kulayigye

The uganda peoples defence force says it is working towards starting up a comprehensive counseling service for its officers.

This follows several incidences where army officers have ended up taking up their own lives or killing others over domestic disagreements.
The latest is an incident where a UPDF soldier committed suicide after a disagreement with his wife on Christmas day.
Lt Ninsiima Rwemijuma attached to Kyanzuki detachment, in Kasese is said to have shot himself dead in his house reportedly after having quarrels with his wife .
However speaking to journalists  the army spokeperson Col Felix Kulaigye said currently the available services relate to HIV and trauma however giving hope that soon a comprehensive package of counseling will be rolled out .
This is happening barely a month after another soldier and the same detachment killed himself still over a woman.
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