SFC Gets New Commander in Mini UPDF Reshuffle

Kp Reporter·National·Aug 4, 2022

President Yoweri Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has appointed a new SFC Commander. The president has also...

President Yoweri Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has appointed a new SFC Commander.

The president has also transferred, posted and promoted the following general officers and other senior officers of the UPDF:

Maj Gen Samuel Kawaga transferred to Nairobi as Defence Advisor
Brig Gen Joseph Semwanga appointed Commander of UPDF 1st Division
Brig Gen David Mugisha of 3rd Division appointed Commander SFC
Brig Gen Felix Busizoori appointed 3rd Division Second in Command
Lt Col Allan Matsiko promoted to Colonel
Maj Dancun Kafeero promoted to Lt Col
Col Herbert Nabimanya tranfered from SFC to Land Forces

"The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and UPDF fraternity congratulate the transferred, posted and promoted senior officers.

We wish them all the best in their new assignments," a statement released by the Brig Gen Felix Kylayigye stated.

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