Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (Uganda)

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Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs
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Jurisdiction Government of Uganda
HeadquartersChwa II Road, Mbuya
Kampala, Uganda
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The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) is a government ministry responsible for the national defence and security of Uganda. [1] In this capacity, its role is to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, contributing to regional stability and supporting international peace initiatives. [2]

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History

During the colonial days, the national defence forces were named King's African Rifles (KAR). Later the name changed to Uganda Rifles (UR) and then Uganda Army (UA). The force that fought the Uganda Bush War, from 8 February 1981 to 26 January 1986, was called the National Liberation Army. In 1995, when a new constitution was promulgated, the name was changed to Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). [3]

Location

The headquarters of the ministry are located in the Mbuya Military Barracks, on Chwa II Road, in the Nakawa Division of the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [4] [5] [6]

Overview

The ministry oversees the UPDF. This ensures that the UPDF is ultimately answerable to the people of Uganda, while it remains professional, with focus on protecting its citizens, defending national sovereignty and contributing to regional stability. [7]

Command

Organisational structure

Administratively, the ministry is organised into three departments: the Department of Administration, Department of Finance, and Department of Logistics. The Permanent Secretary is the Chief Executive and Chief Accounting Officer for the entire ministry. [7]

Leadership

The ministry is headed by a cabinet minister. The Minister of Defence, since an April 2024, is Jacob Markson Oboth. [17]

List of ministers

See also

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