Col. Keith Katungi has taken over as the commander of Military Police at a ceremony held at Makindye Military Police headquarters.
He takes over from Brig. William Bainomugisha.
The Thursday morning function was presided over by the commander of Land Forces Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, who hailed the outgoing chief for the "job well done for having kept Kampala peaceful during his tenure in office."
" You have taken over in a season of its own kind, a season of miracles (kyamagero) where people put on masks, no state visits, schools closed, places of worship closed, no shaking hands and empty soccer stadiums," Gen. Elwelu told Col. Katungi.
"We are operating in an extraordinary environment that needs new tactics but we have hope in you and you will excel."
He reminded Col Katungi that UPDF and military police have a divine task of maintaining peace and stability of Uganda, therefore when in the uniform they have a divine call.
Brigadier Bainomugisha thanked the army leadership for the opportunity to serve as commandant for a period of 2 years and team spirit exhibited by the officers and men of military police which enabled him to excel.
He called upon them to accord the same to Col Katungi.
Col. Keith Katungi expressed his willingness to serve and build on to what his predecessors have achieved.
He added that it was a pleasure for him to serve his country in this new appointment and promised to execute his tasks and mission diligently.
The function was witnessed by RCC of Kampala city Ms Faridah Mayanja Mpima who pledged to support the commandant whenever the need arises.
The function was also attended by the deputy commandant military police Lt. Col. Gai Mpandwa, battalion commanders and heads of department in the military police.