The Chief of Joint Staff UPDF, Major General Jack Bakasumba has appointed Colonel Chris Magezi to run the office of the Defence Public Information (DDPIO) on an interim basis.
Col. Magezi is also the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces UPDF, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
The substantive DDPIO, Major General Felix Kulayigye is on leave and is expected to be back in office after one month (30 days).
The general public and media stakeholders are informed accordingly.
