Col. Deo Akiiki has been appointed as the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. His appointment takes immediate effect. Muhoozi is the chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda, a pressure group lobbying for his presidency.
Previously serving as the Deputy Director of Defence Public Information, Akiiki confirmed his new role in a statement, urging the media to continue engaging with the Directorate of Defence Public Information as they await the appointment of his successor.
“I thank you for the many years I have worked with the media, dating back to the LRA days in 2004 across Gulu, Kitgum, Lira, Pader, Karamoja, Somalia, and Operation Lightning Thunder in the DRC as a PRO/PIO, and the last seven years as deputy spokesperson of the UPDF,” Akiiki stated. “This adds up to over 20 years working with you.”
He described his new position as a great honor and pledged to serve diligently. “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.
Akiiki also called on the media and his colleagues to continue supporting the Directorate of Defence Public Information, currently led by Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, along with the yet-to-be-appointed deputy.
His role as Military Assistant to Gen Muhoozi will involve providing strategic advice on defence matters and special operations while also coordinating between the CDF, military units, and government agencies.
He will assist in planning and executing key military strategies and play a crucial role in managing defence communication, shaping the UPDF’s public image, and handling media relations.
Additionally, he will oversee administrative tasks such as managing the CDF’s schedules, briefings, and official correspondence.
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