Promotion And Confirmation Of UPDF Officers

The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander‑in‑Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has promoted 301 General, Senior, and Junior Officers. In addition, 83 Officers who had been serving in acting capacities have been confirmed in their substantive ranks, while probationary ranks of 89 Second Lieutenants have now been confirmed as Lieutenants. Among the senior‑most General Officers confirmed and promoted are:

1. 1. Ag Maj Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga – confirmed as Major General.
   2. Brig Gen Godwin Karugaba – promoted to Major General.
   3. Brig Gen Chris Musinguzi Bagonza – promoted to Major General.
   4. Brig Gen Michael Nyarwa – promoted to Major General.
   5. Brig Gen Richard Karemire – promoted to Major General.
   6. Brig Gen David Robert Gonyi – promoted to Major General.

These promotions and confirmations strengthen leadership across all levels of the Force and ensure continuity in fulfilling the UPDF’s constitutional mandate to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda.

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs together with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces extend their congratulations to all the officers upon their elevation.