The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has promoted the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Rwabudongo Magambo, to the rank of Acting Lieutenant Colonel.
The promotion was announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in a statement issued by Col Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
“General Kainerugaba promotes CID Director Tom Magambo,” the statement announced.
Magezi said Kainerugaba, who also serves as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, had elevated Magambo to the new rank.
“The UPDF fraternity congratulates Lieutenant Colonel Magambo for the well-deserved promotion and wishes him continued success in his duties,” Magezi said.
Magambo heads the Police Criminal Investigations Directorate, which is responsible for investigating criminal cases, gathering evidence and supporting prosecutions through the criminal justice system.
The announcement did not provide details about the reasons for the promotion or whether it would affect Magambo’s current responsibilities as CID Director.