The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has reshuffled senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) commanders in changes that take immediate effect.
Under the changes announced on Saturday, Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga has been transferred from his position as Deputy Commander of the Land Forces and appointed General Officer Commanding the Reserve Forces.
Maj Gen Ssemwanga replaces Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany, who is due to retire next week.
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the commander of the UPDF’s 4 Infantry Division, has been appointed Deputy Commander of the Land Forces.
In another change, Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, the commander of the 3 Infantry Division, has been appointed commander of the 4 Infantry Division.
Brig Gen Micheal Hyeroba, who has been serving as Deputy Commander of the 1 Infantry Division, has been appointed commander of the 3 Infantry Division.
The changes were announced by Col Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
“The transfers and appointments take immediate effect,” Col Magezi said in a statement issued on Saturday.
The UPDF congratulated the officers on their new appointments and wished them success in their new assignments.
