Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru has been appointed the acting Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC) by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
In a statement issued on Monday, the UPDF said Brig Gen Nyakikuru has also been granted the acting rank of Major General with immediate effect.
Acting Maj Gen Nyakikuru replaces Maj Gen David Mugisha, who is expected to leave the Special Forces Command in the coming months to attend the National Defence College (NDC) course abroad.
The UPDF commended Maj Gen Mugisha for his service, describing his tenure as SFC commander as outstanding, and wished him success in his strategic security studies.
The army also congratulated Acting Maj Gen Nyakikuru on his appointment and promotion, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the elite unit in his new role.
The announcement was made by Col Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA)/UPDF.
