Museveni promotes UPDF Officers
By Our reporter
KAMPALA – Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander‑in‑Chief, Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has promoted over 300 army officers. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, Col Chris Magezi, Director Defence Public Information, UPDF 301 General, Senior, and Junior Officers were elevated.
“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,” Col Magezi said.
He added, “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”.
Col. Magezi further explains, “Among the senior‑most General Officers confirmed and promoted are: Ag Maj Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga – confirmed as Major General, Brig Gen Godwin Karugaba – promoted to Major General, Brig Gen Chris Musinguzi Bagonza – promoted to Major General, Brig Gen Michael Nyarwa – promoted to Major General, Brig Gen Richard Karemire – promoted to Major General, Brig Gen David Robert Gonyi – promoted to Major General.
