Uganda: Major General Felix Kulayigye Is Back After 3 Months

Uganda: Major General Felix Kulayigye Is Back After 3 Months

[Independent (Kampala)] Bombo, Uganda -- The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced the return to duty of Major General Felix Kulayigye, who has been away on leave since March 13, 2025.

Why Major General Kulayigye is Back and UPDF Intelligence is Under the Spotlight

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially announced the return to duty of its substantive Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI), Major General Felix Kulayigye, after a leave that extended beyond its initial 30-day period. This return, confirmed by Col Chris Magezi, the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, signals a transition in the UPDF’s public communications leadership. Why his…

Maj. Gen. Kulayigye Back as UPDF Public Information Director

Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye is back as Director of Defence Public Information for Uganda’s military after a brief leave, as confirmed by Col. Chris Magezi. KAMPALA, Uganda — Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye has resumed his duties as the substantive Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI) for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) following a period of leave. Col. Chris Magezi, who had been acting in the role, announced Kulayigye’s return in a st…

Major General Felix Kulayigye is back after 3 months

DDPIO, Major General Felix Kulayigye is back after 3 months   Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced the return to duty of Major General Felix Kulayigye, who has been away on leave since March 13, 2025. “The substantive Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI) Major General Felix Kulayigye has resumed official duties after a short period away on leave. I have ceased to act accordingly,” sai…

Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye Resumes Duty as Defence Spokesperson

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially announced the return of Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye to his position as Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI). This marks the conclusion of Col Chris Magezi’s one-month interim tenure in the role. Col Magezi, who has been serving in an acting capacity while Maj Gen Kulayigye was on leave, confirmed the handover in a formal statement on Thursday, noting that the general public and media …

Major General Kulayigye Resumes Duties as DDPI, Magezi Ends Interim Role

The substantive Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI), Major General Felix Kulayigye, has officially resumed his duties following a one-month leave. As a result, Colonel Chris Magezi, who had been serving in an acting capacity, has ceased performing the role. Colonel Magezi, the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was appointed on an interim basis by the Chief of Joint Staff, Major Genera…