Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (Uganda)

Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs
Coat of Arms of Uganda
Ministry overview
TypeMinistry
JurisdictionGovernment of Uganda
HeadquartersChwa II Road, Mbuya
Kampala, Uganda
Ministry executives
WebsiteHomepage

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) is a government ministry responsible for the national defence and security of Uganda.[1] In this capacity, its role is to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, contributing to regional stability and supporting international peace initiatives.[2]

  1. ^ GOU (15 October 2016). "Government of Uganda: Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs". Kampala: Government of Uganda (GOU). Archived from the original on 19 November 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  2. ^ Our Reporter (28 October 2014). "UPDF sends 2700 troops to Somalia, names new Commander". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 15 October 2016.