Government has gazetted the red beret similar to that won by people power movement headed by Bobi Wine.
According to the gazette singed and confirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Adolf Mwesigye dated September 18, 2019, the red beret is part of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ marks, accessories, insignia, decoration and uniform as provided for under section 160 of the UPDF Act 2005.
In the gazette, government has subsequently banned the sale or use of the beret which part of the military uniform by any member of the public or else they face dire consequences.
Section 119 (1) of the UPDF Act 2005 stipulates that every person, not otherwise subject to military law and is found in unlawful possession of ( equipment ordinarily being the monopoly of the Defence Forces and other classified stores as prescribed, is subject to military law and can be tried in military courts as appropriate.
with this law in place, the people power movement is more likely to protest the move or get another brand altogether
