The republic of uganda in the supreme court of uganda at kampala

(3) Members of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces shall be citizens of Uganda of good character.”

The Constitution sets out the functions of the UPDF in article 209 which, states,

“209. The functions of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces are –

(a) to preserve and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda;

(b) to co-operate with the civilian authority in emergency situations and cases of natural disasters;

(c) to foster harmony and understanding between Defence Forces and civilians; and