By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Brig Oscar Munanura to the rank of Acting Major General and appointed him the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the UPDF.
According to a statement issued by Colonel Chris Magezi, Acting Director Defence Public Information, Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF today, Tuesday, October 27, 2026,
Major General Oscar Munanura had been serving as Deputy CDIS to Major General Richard Otto, the outgoing CDIS who has been seconded to the Joint Staff Human Resource Management for redeployment.
“The UPDF fraternity congratulates Ag Maj General Oscar Munanura for the promotion and appointment, and commends Maj General Richard Otto for the great work he has done during his tenure. We wish the General Officers good luck in their new duties,” writes Magezi.
