| Organisation |
Ministry of Defence |
| Alternate Name |
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| Abbreviation |
MoD |
| Parent |
Government of Uganda |
| u.r.l. |
http://www.defenceuganda.mil.ug/automation.php?category=&status2=0 |
| email |
defenceps@utlonline.co.ug; spokesman@defenceuganda.mil.ug |
| Country |
Uganda |
| Location |
Kampala |
| Address |
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| Postal Address |
Ministry of Defence, P.O. Box 3798, Kampala -Uganda, Bombo General Headquarters, P.O. Box 132, Bombo - Uganda |
| Telephone |
256-41-356000; 256-41-356550/551/652 |
| Management u.r.l. |
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| Fax |
256-41-356603, 256-41-356641 |
| Sector |
Security Ministries |
| Organisation Type |
African Government |
| Status |
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| Stated Role |
The Uganda Ministry of Defence is reponsible for formulating and facilitating State and National Defence and Security policies of the country. The mission of the UPDF is articulated in the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, as stated in Article 209. The Ministry of Defence comprises both the Army and Civilian Arms. The Ministry has a full Minister and is assisted by a Minister of State both of whom provide the Political leadership and direction over all matters of Defence. The civilian arm ‘supports and facilitates the UPDF’ and comprises the departments of Finance and Administration and that of Logistics. The two Under Secretaries who head these two departments respectively report to the Permanent Secretary who is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer for the whole Ministry.<P> <P> |
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