The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Colonel Deo Akiiki as Uganda’s new Military Attaché and defence advisor in Washington, D.C.
In the same appointment, Gen. Muhoozi appointed 10 others to different countries. Those appointed include Brig. Gen. Johnson Namanya who has been posted to Burundi, Brig. Gen. Edward Ronald Mutaawe Ethiopia, Brig. Gen. Paddy Ankunda Belgium, Brig. Gen. Julius Rubakuuba Tanzania, Brig. Gen. Richard Rubongoya Russia, Brig. Gen. Paul Muwonge Democratic Republic of Congo, Col. Alex Tumushabe United Arab Emirates, Col. Godfrey Kyomuhendo Algeria, Col. Steve Mulindwa Saudi Arabia, Col. Victor Busobozi Rukonge Somalia, Col. Ezekiel Katatembeya Rwanda and Col. Albert Nomwesigwa as Liasson Officer Beni Democratic Republic of Congo.
The announcement was made on Wednesday night, confirming the new diplomatic postings.
Col Akiiki, who has been serving as Deputy Director of Defence Public Information and deputy army spokesperson, described the appointment as a privilege and a call to greater service. He said the trust placed in him by the army leadership will guide his commitment to representing Uganda with professionalism and integrity.
“I am honoured by the trust placed in me by the Chief of Defence Forces to serve as Defence Attaché in Washington. I will carry out my duties with commitment and uphold the values of the UPDF,” Akiiki said.
The role of Defence Attaché involves representing Uganda’s armed forces in the United States, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, and coordinating military-to-military engagements between Kampala and Washington. The position also includes advising on security matters and supporting Uganda’s broader diplomatic objectives.
Over the years, he has communicated the army’s role in regional missions, including operations in Somalia and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, helping shape public understanding of Uganda’s security engagements.
