The Special Forces Command (SFC) and Uganda Police Force have been applauded for enhancing national security through continued cooperation between the two institutions. This was during the pass-out of 125 Presidential Protection Guard (PPG) officers who completed a four-month Tier 2 VVIP protection course at VVIPTS–Sera Kasenyi on Saturday 22nd November 2025.
The Chief guest, Brig Gen. Paul Namawa, the SFC Chief of Staff, thanked the SFC Commander and the Inspector General of Police for supporting joint training efforts that enhance national security. He emphasized that the long-standing partnership between the PPG and SFC is crucial for protecting VVIPs and responding to wider security demands.
He echoed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s guidance on coordinated security operations, warning against “blind deployment” that overworks personnel and increases unnecessary costs. Brig Gen. Namawa congratulated the graduates and reminded them to uphold professionalism and the values of courage, loyalty, consciousness, integrity, and ideological clarity as they begin their duties.
The training school Commandant Maj. Samson Mucunguzi expressed gratitude to the UPDF leadership—particularly Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Maj Gen. David Mugisha—for the continuous support and thanked the Police Force for entrusting the school with training its officers. He commended instructors for their commitment and called on graduates to remain disciplined, healthy, and focused.
Col. Wilson Bagonza, the 3SFG Commander, urged the trainees to embrace patriotism, nationalism, and Pan-Africanism as guiding principles in both peace- and war-time service. He praised their demonstrated skills in drills, shooting, and martial arts, cautioning them to maintain physical fitness and avoid corruption, sectarianism, intrigue, and the lure of a “soft life.”
Representing the IGP, Commissioner of Police Simon Okosh lauded the SFC for providing elite, internationally respected training and told graduates to consider themselves privileged to have learned from highly skilled instructors.
He encouraged them to maintain discipline and professionalism, noting that the partnership between the UPDF, SFC, and Police continues to raise security standards. He dismissed claims that the army had taken over election security, reaffirming that the Police remains the lead agency, with UPDF providing support under police command.