The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced a reshuffle involving several senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) commanders.
The changes, announced on Saturday, August 15, 2026, affect several General Officers who have been transferred and appointed to new positions within the military command structure.
Major General Joseph Ssemwanga has been transferred from his role as Deputy Commander Land Forces and appointed General Officer Commanding the Reserve Forces. He replaces Lieutenant General Charles Otema Awany, who is set to retire next week.
The 4 Infantry Division Commander, Major General Felix Busizoori, has been appointed Deputy Commander of the Land Forces, taking up a new leadership role at the force level.
Meanwhile, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, who was serving as the 3 Infantry Division Commander, has been appointed Commander of the 4 Infantry Division.
Brigadier General Michael Hyeroba, previously the Deputy Commander of the 1 Infantry Division, has been appointed Commander of the 3 Infantry Division.
According to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the transfers and appointments take immediate effect.
The UPDF congratulated the appointed General Officers and wished them success as they assume their new responsibilities.
