Gen Muhoozi Appoints Col. Deo Akiiki as Military Assistant

Kampala, Uganda – The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Col. Deo Akiiki as his new Military Assistant (MA), with the assignment taking effect immediately.

Col. Akiiki, who has been serving as the Deputy Director of Defence Public Information, confirmed his appointment in a statement, expressing gratitude for his time working with the media and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).

"I thank you for the many years I have worked with the media, from the days of the LRA conflict in 2004 across Gulu, Kitgum, Lira, Pader, Karamoja, Somalia, and Operation Lightning Thunder in the DRC, serving as a PRO/PIO, and for the last seven years as Deputy Spokesperson of the UPDF. This adds up to over 20 years of working together," Akiiki said.

He acknowledged the significance of his new position and pledged to serve with dedication. 

"It is a privilege to serve at the helm of the UPDF leadership. I do not take this for granted, and I thank the CDF and the entire UPDF leadership for the trust they have placed in me," he added.

As the UPDF awaits the appointment of Akiiki’s successor in the Directorate of Defence Public Information, he urged the media to continue collaborating with the department.His new role as Military Assistant places him at the heart of UPDF leadership, working closely with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in military affairs.