The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has promoted 898 UPDF officers.
At least five colonels were promoted to Brigadier General while 17 soldiers at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel were promoted to Colonel. Also promoted were Majors and 2nd Lieutenants.
In a statement, the Defence and Army spokesman, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, confirmed the appointments.
“The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and IJPDF fraternity congratulate the Senior and Junior Officers upon their well-deserved promotions and confirmed ranks,” he said.
BELOW IS A LIST OF 50 PROMOTED SENIOR OFFICERS
1 . Col Jimmy N Musoke to Brig Gen
2. Col John Patrick to Brig Gen
3. Col James Muhwezi – Brig Gen
4. Col Richard Rubongoya – Brig Gen
5. Col Wycliff Ruterana Keita – Brig Gen
6. Lt Col Justus Kombale Musenene – Col
7. Lt Col Joseph Magira Wasibi – Col
8. Lt Col Israel Kaheru Bagenda – Col
9. Lt Coi Herman W Mukasa – Col
10. Lt Col Patrick Opira – Col
11. Lt Col Richard Butungi – Col
12. Lt Col John Mango Baraza – Col
13. It Col James Muhumuza – Col
14. Lt Col Robert Koch – Col
15. Lt Col Rukonge Victor Busobozi – Col
16. Lt Col Francis Makomo – Col
17. Lt Col Eliasson Kugumisiriza – Col
18. Lt Col Peter Musherure – Col
19. Lt Col Saul Bishuuba Nabirnanya – COI
20. Lt Col Collins Ainomugisha – Col
21. Lt Col George Jet Turyabe – Col
22. Lt Col Lydia Nandutu – Col
23. Acting Lt Col Charles Okech – Lt Col
24. Acting Lt Col Edson Tumusiime – Lt Col
25. Acting Lt Col Robert A Okoya – Lt Col
26. Acting Lt Col Samuel M Kasede – Lt Col
27. Acting Lt Col Albert Mwebembezi – Lt Col
28. Acting Lt Col Fred Bwandasa – Lt Col
29. Maj Paul Rwabishari Ampe – Lt Col
30. Maj Benon B Byakuramo – Lt Col
31. Mal Emmy Nuwagira Kafureeka – Lt Col
32. Maj Godfrey R Rwakashaija – Lt Col
33. Maj Winston Agaba – Lt Col
34. Maj Sebastiano Chombe – Lt Col
35. Maj Levi Masereka Mbauta – Lt Col
36. Maj Douglas Muhwezi – Lt Col
37. Maj James Yairo Waiswa – Lt Col
38. Acting Maj Dennis Damba – Maj
39. Acting Maj James 0 Omara – Maj
40. Acting Maj Isaac Mutungi – Maj
41. Copt Titus Lwanyago Nyanzi – Maj
42. Capt Isaac Sajjabi – Maj
43. Acting Copt Moses Murijo – Capt
44. 2nd Lieutenant Martin E Cheptoyek – Lt
45. 2nd Lieutenant Samuel Akol – Lt
46. 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Kaundo Bongomin – Lt
47. 2nd Lieutenant Asuman Wabwire – Lt
48. 2nd Lieutenant Ediger Koojo – Lt
49. 2nd Lieutenant Allan Akampurira – Lt
50. 2nd Lieutenant Junior Agaba – Lt