Major General Oscar Munanura has taken over as Uganda’s Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, succeeding Major General Richard Otto.
Commander Land Force Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga presided over the handover on behalf of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He urged intelligence officers to provide timely and reliable information, warning that delays could undermine military operations and that compromised intelligence could put soldiers’ lives at risk.
Lt Gen Muhanga praised Maj Gen Otto for his long service and contribution to military intelligence. He urged the new chief to lead with discipline, commitment and loyalty.
Maj Gen Munanura thanked the Commander-in-Chief and the Chief of Defence Forces for trusting him with the role. He pledged to lead the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security with professionalism and integrity.
UPDF Chief of Joint Staff Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba and other members of the Joint Staff attended the ceremony.
