By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni also Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has appointed General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) replacing Gen. Mbadi Mbusa who has been transferred to serve as State Minister of Trade, Industry and cooperatives in charge of trade.
General Muhoozi has been Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations.
Museveni also appointed Lt Gen Sam Okiding as the Deputy CDF, replacing Gen Peter Elwelu who has been appointed a presidential advisor.
According to a Thursday night radio message, 21st March, 2024 Museveni also promoted UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force Maj Gen Jack Agonza Bakasumba to Joint Chief of Staff. Bakasumba takes over from Major General Leopold Kyanda who will serve as a defence attache in a yet-to-be-known country.
Museveni also promoted Special Forces commander, Brigadier David Mugisha to the rank of Major General.
The Special Forces Command Force commander, Col Asaph Nyakikuru was also promoted from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier.
