Low turn-up for UPDF recruitment in Koboko - Youth encouraged to take up opportunity to be recruited

Uganda people's Defense Forces- UPDF has concluded the recruitment exercise in Koboko district with a low turn up of females compared to their male counterparts.
According to the UPDF spokesperson for West Nile region, Captain Edrin Mawanda, the low turn up was due to age differences, negative attitude by parents, and physical incapability.
Out of 48 slots for Koboko, only 3 females out of the 31 applicants showed up for the evaluation exercises.
Meanwhile, youth in the region have been encouraged to take up such opportunities.
The recruitment, expected to end on 14th July, 2024, targets at least 9,627 infantry forces countrywide.

[@princesskitwa]

I have a candidate although I turned late. But my cry would be if command can consider late comers. My child was far when he reached koboko late we were disappointed and yet we had costs