Who is Col Chris Magezi, CDF’s New Military Assistant in Charge of Public Relations?

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Colonel Chris Magezi as the new Military Assistant in charge of Public Relations.

Colonel Magezi, a seasoned military officer with a background in public relations, brings a wealth of experience in information management to the role.

His colleagues in the military have pointed out that his promotion and appointment are a testament to his hard work and dedication to the defence forces.

Prior to his appointment, Colonel Magezi served as the Director of Public Information at the Land Forces Headquarters and previously served as Spokesperson of the Special Forces Command (SFC).

Col Magezi holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication and a Master's degree in Business Administration both from Makerere University and has completed his Advanced Command and Staff Course at the Joint Services Command and Staff College in the UK.

He also holds a Master of Arts in Defence Studies from King’s College London, United Kingdom.

When contacted about his appointment, Colonel Magezi said, "True, I have been elevated to Col and appointed Military Assistant to CDF in charge of Public Relations. Thank you for your prayers!"

Col Magezi attended his Basic Military Course at Singo in 1999. He later went to Kenya for a brief course in Peace and Support Operations. He attended the Officer Cadet Course at the School of Infantry, Jinja, between 2000 - 2001, before going for the Company Commanders Course at Junior Command and Staff College, Jinja, in 2009. He also attended the Junior Command and Staff Course in Jinja in 2018 before traveling to the UK for his specialized course. 

Col Magezi, who attended primary and secondary school in Masindi, graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism and Communication from Makerere University in 2015.

Magezi also served as Public Information Officer/Spokesman for the UPDF Contingent, AMISOM, Somalia, between July 2009 - July 2011, and also as UPDF Spokesman for Operation Lightning Thunder, DRC. Magezi was also the spokesperson of the Government of Uganda Delegation during the Juba Peace Talks (LRA) and UPDF Spokesman for Northern Uganda, Gulu, during the Lord's Resistance Army conflict. Between 2003 - 2007, Magezi served as UPDF Spokesman for the 2 Infantry Division, Mbarara, and the 5 Infantry Division, Pader. During Operation Iron Fist (2001-2003), Magezi was a Platoon and later a Company Commander of the 23rd Infantry Battalion, with its headquarters in Gang-Dyang, Kitgum, under the 503 infantry brigade.

The unit conducted mobile infantry operations in Kitgum, Pader, and Southern Sudan, pursuing LRA remnants wherever they went.

Colleagues congratulate Magezi

Colleagues and well-wishers congratulated Colonel Magezi on his appointment, wishing him success in his new role.

Some of their messages included:

"Congratulations, Col @ChrisOMagezi on your promotion & advancement in the soldiering profession. I trust your abilities & promotion is well deserved. You did well when we appointed you on the @ubctvuganda board" - Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze

"Congs Comrade @ChrisOMagezi on that elevation to the rank of Colonel and deployment as Military Assistant to the @cdfupdf in charge of Public Relations. No doubt the @MODVA_UPDF and us in communications industry will benefit" - Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama

"Congratulations NOW Col. @ChrisOMagezi for your promotion and appointment as Military Assistant public relations to CDF" - Kasambya County MP David Kabanda

"Heartfelt congratulations to Colonel @ChrisOMagezi! Elevation to Colonel rank in UPDF is a testament to your dedication and excellence. Well-deserved! Appointed as Military Assistant to the CDF, General @mkainerugaba, overseeing Media affairs. Your leadership and expertise will shine! Proud moment for you and your family. Cheers to your continued success! Thank You Commander in Chief General @KagutaMuseveni for promoting and deploying our dedicated brother Chris Magezi" - Youth and Children Affairs Minister Balaam Barugahara

"Comrade Col Chris Magezi. Congratulations on your promotion and well deserved appointment. @ChrisOMagezi Jeremiah 29:11" - CID director Tom Magambo.