Lt. Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso has warned artists like Alien Skin to stop wearing military uniforms. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) enforce strict rules about who can wear military attire. This crackdown includes politicians, artists, and civilians who don camouflage.
According to the UPDF Act of 2005, Section 160, Part 2 CD, civilians are prohibited from wearing military uniforms. A 2019 notice in the Uganda Gazette also banned civilians from wearing any materials that resemble military decorations. Despite these prohibitions, some people continue to wear army fatigues.
Lt. Gen. Nalweyiso expressed her concerns about this issue. In an interview, Lt. Gen. Nalweyiso said, “Alien Skin, remove that army uniform. If you want, go and train to join the army. We have so many training schools.” Her warning extended beyond just Alien Skin.
She emphasized that only authorized personnel should wear military attire. “Unless you have a special document allowing you to wear these army uniforms and you went to Kyankwanzi, remove our combat,” she said. Nalweyiso also addressed the issue of violent gangs. “I know people who support Alien Skin but let them support him without the army fatigues and gangs that he moves with to fight with other people. We do not allow such kind of behavior.”
She called on the responsible security organs to act swiftly. “I ask the responsible security organ to solve this matter before it goes out of control,” she concluded. This statement highlights the UPDF’s commitment to maintaining order and respect for military uniforms. It’s a call to action for artists and civilians to adhere to the law and respect the military’s regulations.
