Here is a list of the latest UPDF promotions, appointments and transfers for 2022.
Wondering who has been promoted or appointed and who has been transferred? Check out the newly UPDF promotions list 2022. You can also download the PDF file and save it for future reference.
According to the Press Statement released and published on the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces website, H.E the President and Commander in Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has transferred, posted and promoted the following general officers and other senior officers of the UPDF.
| No | Rank | Name | New Appointment / Transfer / Promotion |
| 1 | Maj Gen | Samuel Kawaga | Transferred to Nairobi as Defence Advisor |
| 2 | Brig Gen | Joseph Semwanga | Commander of UPDF 1st Division |
| 3 | Brig Gen | David Mugisha 3rd Division | Appointed Commander SFC |
| 4 | Brig Gen | Felix Busizoori | Appointed 3rd Division Second in Command |
| 5 | Lt Col | Allan Matsiko | Promoted to Colonel |
| 6 | Maj | Dancun Kafeero | Promoted to Lt Col |
| 7 | Col | Herbert Nabimanya | Transferred from SFC to Land Forces |
MODVA Press Statement
General Officers and Senior Officers of the UPDF Appointments 18/August/2022
- Maj Gen Hudson Mukasa appointed Deputy General Officer Commanding – Reserve Forces
- Maj Gen George Igumba appointed Commandant Senior Command and Staff College – Kimaka
- Maj Gen Lucky J Kidega appointed Camp Commandant
- Brig Gen Geoffrey Kaweesa Kigozi appointed Deputy Chief of Personnel and Administration
- Brig Gen Hassan Kimbowa appointed Adjutant – General Headquarters
- Brig Gen Ssenkumba Eugene Ssebugwawo appointed Chief of Personnel and Administration
- Brig Gen Godwin Karugaba appointed Deputy Chief of Logistics and Engineering
- Brig Gen Mwanje Ssekiranda appointed Chief of Staff – Reserve Forces
- Brig Gen Ronald Solomon Bigirwa appointed Defence Advisor -Tanzania
- Brig Gen Stephen Tumwesigye Kashure appointed Chief of Staff – Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre
- Brig Gen Simon Nicholas Ocan appointed Defence Advisor -Burundi
- Brig Gen Metland K Bitumbika appointed General Manager –Defence Forces Shop Uganda Ltd
- Brig Gen Augustine Kamyuka Kyazze appointed Commandant –Defence General Deport
- Brig Gen Francis Chemengich Chemo appointed Defence Advisor – Somalia
- Brig Gen Julius Bagonza appointed Director Personnel and Administration – Air Forces
- Col Justus Besisira appointed Director – Recruitment
- Col Fred Zakye appointed Defence Advisor – Ethiopia
- Col Daniel Erasmus Omoding appointed Defence Advisor -Belgium-Brussels
- Col James Kato Kalyebara appointed Commander Royal Guards
- Col Herbert Kyabihende Makanga appointed Deputy Chief Inspector General of Military Equipment
- Col David Tweheyo appointed College Secretary – National Defence College Uganda
- Col Peter Buyungo appointed Defence Advisor – USA
- Col Silver Changa Muhwezi appointed Deputy Commandant Senior Command and Staff College – Kimaka
- Col Emmanuel David Muhanguzi appointed Acting Chief of Policy and Plans
- Col Simon Peter Oyoo appointed Defence Advisor – India
- Col Allan Matsiko appointed a Director in SFC
- Col Nicholas Nyesiga appointed Director of Personnel
- Col Deogratias Asiimwe Akiiki appointed Deputy Defence Spokesperson
- Col AG. Chris Sseruyange Ddamulira appointed Defence Advisor – Saudi Arabia
- Lt Col Samson Henry Nabeeta appointed Director Estates
- Lt Col Ronald Kagyenyi appointed Director Inspectorate
- Lt Col Moses Wilson Ssentongo appointed Director of Music
- Lt Col Duncan R Kafeero appointed a Deputy Director in SFC
- Lt Col Ronald Kungu Kakurungu appointed Deputy Director of Strategic Communications
- Lt Col Betty Musuya Wanyera appointed Director Women Affairs
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and UPDF fraternity congratulate the transferred, posted and promoted senior officers. Refer here for the most recent promotions of 18, August 2022
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