Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged newly trained recruits of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) to uphold patriotism, Pan-Africanism, and ideological clarity as they embark on their careers in safeguarding Uganda’s sovereignty.
He made the remarks on Thursday while delivering a lecture of opportunity to 312 ISO trainees at State House, Entebbe. The trainees have been undergoing comprehensive training.
The training covered areas such as core intelligence, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, political ideology, Musevenomics as well as media and intelligence studies.
“I am sure your trainers have already spoken to you about some of these issues, but there is no harm in repeating them. When you are in the security or defense forces, the first question is: what are you defending, and what are you defending against?” he said.
The President reflected on Uganda’s history, observing that the mission of the country’s security forces was not clearly defined at independence, having been created by colonialists to maintain their rule.
The President emphasized the NRM’s four ideological principles of patriotism, Pan-Africanism, socio-economic transformation, and democracy which are framed within the three historical missions of prosperity, strategic security, and African brotherhood.
President Museveni concluded by urging the new officers to maintain conviction and discipline as guiding values.
ISO Director General, Mr. Arthur Mugyenyi said this new generation of officers represented the future of Uganda’s security.
The new officers are expected to be deployed immediately after their pass-out parade on October 17, 2025, with their first task being to reinforce the protection of Uganda’s sovereignty and ensure that government programs are delivered as intended.
