President Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier General Bob Ogiki to Major General and appointed him commander of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Second Division based at Makenke barracks in Mbarara district.
Maj. Gen. Ogiki replaces Maj. Gen. Francis Tukirwa, who has been named deputy commander of the UPDF Land Forces. Maj Gen Tukirwa deputises Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga who took over from Gen. Kainerugaba Muhoozi last month.
The position of deputy Commander of Land Forces has been vacant since November 3rd, 2022 when Museveni appointed Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding commander of the UPDF contingent in Somalia.
The mini reshuffle whose details were released by the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, Col Deo Akiiki, the fountain of honor has also appointed Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, the acting Chief of Staff Land Forces. Bakasumba has been a Defence attaché in South Sudan.
Before being moved to South Sudan, a year ago, Bakasumba was the first holder of the position of Chief of Joint Staff –CJS in the Uganda Police Force –UPF. This position is currently being held by Maj Gen Abel Kandiho.
“The ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and UPDF fraternity congratulate the General officers upon their well-deserved promotion and appointments,” Col Akiiki said.
Until his appointment as 2ND Division commander, Maj Gen Ogiki has been serving as Chief of Staff Land Forces.
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