CDF Gen. Kainerugaba Deploys New Military Diplomats

KAMPALA, Uganda – The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed a new cohort of defence attachés and defence advisors to represent Uganda in various embassies around the world.

Col. Chris Magezi, the acting Director of Defence Public Information, confirmed the personnel changes on Tuesday. He clarified that the appointments are part of the standard rotation process, noting that the outgoing officers have completed their three-year tour of duty.

“I confirm the CDF has appointed new DAs. But I don’t think he has recalled anyone. DAs do a tour of duty. After three years, you come back. All those who are being replaced have completed their tour of duty and are being replaced by other people,” Col. Magezi said.

The newly appointed defence attachés include:

· Brig. Gen. Edward Ronald Mutawe – Ethiopia
· Brig. Gen. Paddy Ankunda – (Country not specified in the initial list)
· Brig. Gen. Julius Rubakubua – Mainland (Tanzania)
· Brig. Gen. Paul Mwongwe (from the 4th Infantry Division) – DR Congo
· Brig. Gen. Richard Rubongoya – Russia
· Brig. Gen. Johnson Niwananya – Burundi
· Col. Victor Busobozi Rukonge – Somalia
· Col. Ezekiel Katatembeva Matisko – Rwanda
· Col. Deogratius Akiki Asimwe – USA
· Col. Godfrey Kyomuhendo – Algeria
· Col. Steve Swizen Mulindwa – Saudi Arabia
· Col. Alex Tumushabe – UAE
· Col. Abert Nomwesigwa – Liaison Officer, Benin & DR Congo