CDF Tasks SFC Commanders On Evolving Warfare Technology

What the report says

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on commanders in the Special Forces Command to adapt to fast-changing military technology in order to respond more effectively to modern security threats. He made the remarks during an official handover and takeover ceremony at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe, according to Watchdog Uganda.

At the event, Maj Gen David Mugisha formally handed command to Maj Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru, following Nyakikuru’s recent promotion and appointment. Watchdog Uganda reported that Mugisha is leaving to attend a National Defence College course abroad, while Kainerugaba congratulated both officers and expressed confidence in the incoming commander.

The article says the CDF urged officers to keep studying the global security environment and to adopt newer methods of warfare as military operations evolve. He also reflected on the SFC’s growth from its earlier roots as the Presidential Protection Unit, noting the unit’s development over time. In general, the SFC is a specialized UPDF formation responsible for quick-response missions, safeguarding key installations, and protecting the president and first family.

The ceremony drew senior military leaders, including officials from defence intelligence, finance, training and doctrine, and SFC command structures. The handover highlights continuity in one of Uganda’s most sensitive military units at a time when armed forces worldwide are placing greater emphasis on technology, intelligence and rapid adaptation.