FULL LIST: Inside Gen Kainerugaba’s reshuffle of defence chiefs at Ugandan embassies

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has made significant changes in the UPDF, recalling and replacing several foreign attachés as part of his broader military reform agenda.

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, continued his campaign to reshape the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) by recalling 13 defence attachés and liaison officers from foreign postings.

These officers were replaced by a new group in an effort to streamline the army and ensure that key positions are filled with officers who align with his reform plans, reports say.

The reshuffle is part of Gen Muhoozi’s broader effort to strengthen the military and remove those involved in personal enrichment and influence peddling.

He is focused on restoring discipline and seriousness in the army’s operations.

Among the officers appointed to new foreign military postings are Brig Gen Edward Ronald Mutaawe to Ethiopia, Brig Gen Julius Rubakuuba Mbaine to Tanzania, and Brig Gen Paul Muwonge to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Other officers are:

Brig Gen Richard Rubongoya – Russia

Brig Gen Johnson Niwamanya – Burundi

Brig Gen Paddy Ankunda Barihaihi – Belgium

Col Godfrey Kyomuhendo – Algeria

Col Steve Swizen Mulindwa – Saudi Arabia

Col Alex Tumushabe – United Arab Emirates

Col Victor Busobozi Rukonge – Somalia

Col Ezekiel Katatembeya Matsiko – Rwanda

Col Deogratias Akiiki Asiimwe – United States of America

Maj Abert Asiimwe Nomwesigwa – Liaison Officer, Beni, DRC

Meanwhile, several officers have been recalled from their overseas positions, including Brig Fred Zaake from Ethiopia and Brig Ronald Bigirwa from Tanzania.

Others are:

Brig C.K. Asiimwe – DRC

Brig Patrick Mwesige – Russia

Brig S.N. Ochan – Burundi

Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda – Belgium (Brussels)

Brig Muhindo Mawa – Algeria

Brig Winston Byaruhanga – Saudi Arabia

Col Yunus Bagada – UAE

Brig Francis Chemo – Somalia

Brig Shilling Emmanuel – Rwanda

Col Peter Sonko Buyungo – USA (Washington, DC)

Gen Muhoozi’s leadership has already brought significant changes, especially in sensitive security and intelligence areas. Notably, Brig Abdul Rugumayo was removed from his post as Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, and former intelligence chief Maj Gen James Birungi, who was arrested along with two other officers, is currently in military detention