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By Our Reporter
The army has started a country-wide verification exercise of all unpaid UPDF and ex-servicemen to benefit from Shs500 billion earmarked as arrears for pension and gratuity.
The exercise will target unpaid military veterans and beneficiaries of deceased soldiers who lack necessary documents.
There are at least 79,084 army veterans who have not received their pension and gratuity arrears.
The verification exercise that starts on Thursday will end on April 13, in 10 zones across Uganda.
Regional zonal leaders have been appointed to work closely with the existing 39 zonal pension officers for efficiency.
Maj Dick Kaija Kirya will supervise the registration and verification exercise in Rwenzori region, Maj Fred Kasimoni Mushambo will oversee Ankole/Kigezi region, Maj Samuel Ssekamwa is in charge of West Buganda while Maj Robert Lutaaya will be in charge of East Buganda.
Capt Samuel Kabiseku (Busoga), Maj Martin Komakech (Acholi/Lango), Maj Fred Mayeku( Bugisu/Bukedi), Capt Moses Emeju(Teso), Capt Mike Jackson (Karamoja) whereas Maj Milly Anhulima lead the West Nile exercise.
