General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
Kainerugaba, a Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations, takes over from Gen Wilson Mbadi who has been appointed as the State Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in charge of Trade.
President Museveni also appointed Lt Gen Sam Okiding as the Deputy CDF, replacing Gen Peter Elwelu who has been appointed a presidential advisor.
Museveni also promoted UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force Maj Gen Jack Agonza Bakasumba to Joint Chief of Staff.
Bakasumba takes over from Major General Leopold Kyanda.
The President also also promoted Special Forces commander, Brigadier David Mugisha to the rank of Major General.
The Special Forces Commando Force commander, Col Asaph Nyakikuru was also promoted from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier
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