Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, the acting Deputy Commander Land Forces has died.
Gen Takirwa has died this morning aged 61.
The passing of Gen Takirwa was confirmed by the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces 2nd Division spokesperson Maj Kiconco Tabaro.
In a brief communication, Tabaro said the commander has been sick for a while. He has promised to give details about the gegenral’s death later.
Born in present Bwizibwera- Rutooma Town Council, Mbarara District on 7th November 1965 Gen Takirwa joined the Army in 1989, serving in different leadership roles in the military.
The former 2nd UPDF Division commander from 2019, Gen Takirwa served in Somalia, as part of the UPDF contingent to AMISOM, from 2011 until 2012.
Takirwa attended Mbarara Junior School for his primary education and joined Mbarara High School for is O-Level studies.
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