Gen. Muhoozi named New CDF in Cabinet Shake-up, Gen.Mbadi Moves to Trade Ministry
In the latest army adjustments announced Thursday evening by defense spokesperson Brig Felix Kulayigye, President Museveni also named Lt Gen Sam Okiding as the Deputy CDF, taking over from Gen Peter Elwelu, who transitions to a role as a presidential advisor.
President Museveni has appointed his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Gen. Kainerugaba takes over the esteemed position from Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, who has been reassigned as Minister of State for Trade in the latest cabinet reshuffle.
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In his recent appointment, Gen. Muhoozi, who previously served as the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, now takes over from Gen. Wilson Mbadi, who has been appointed as the State Minister for Trade in the latest cabinet reshuffle.
In the latest army adjustments announced Thursday evening by defense spokesperson Brig Felix Kulayigye, President Museveni also named Lt Gen Sam Okiding as the Deputy CDF, taking over from Gen Peter Elwelu, who transitions to a role as a presidential advisor.
The Commander-in-Chief (CiC) additionally elevated Maj Gen Jack Agonza Bakasumba from UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force to Joint Chief of Staff within the Ugandan army, assuming the position previously held by Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda. Maj Gen Kyanda, on the other hand, is slated to serve as a defense attaché in a yet-to-be-disclosed country.
Brigadier David Mugisha, the Special Forces commander, has been elevated to the rank of Major General in the recent promotions. Additionally, Colonel Asaph Nyakikuru, a SFC Commando, has received a promotion from President Museveni, advancing from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier.
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