The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has reshuffled the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) command, moving four senior officers to new positions.
The changes, announced on Saturday by Acting Director of Defence Public Information Col Chris Magezi, affect the Land Forces, Reserve Forces and two infantry divisions. They take immediate effect.
Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga has moved from Deputy Commander Land Forces to General Officer Commanding Reserve Forces.
He replaces Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany, who is due to retire next week.
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, who commanded the 4 Infantry Division, becomes Deputy Commander Land Forces. He takes over the position vacated by Ssemwanga.
Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma moves from the 3 Infantry Division to command the 4 Infantry Division.
Brig Gen Micheal Hyeroba, who served as Deputy Commander of the 1 Infantry Division, takes charge of the 3 Infantry Division.
