President Museveni who also doubles as a commander of armed forces has appointed Brig Gen Tukachungura as the new chairman of UPDF’s General court martial. Brig Tukachungura replaces Brig Robert Freeman Mugabe who was removed after Supreme Court nullified the existence of General Court Martial.
The appointments were confirmed in a communication dated 25th November 2025 and addressed to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. These decisions were made in accordance with Sections 192, 193, and 195 of the UPDF Act, acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission.
In the new structure, Brig. Gen. Tukachungurwa Richard has been named the Head of the General Court Martial. His appointment places him at the centre of handling major military cases and ensuring that justice within the UPDF is served fairly and efficiently. His experience and leadership are expected to bring renewed strength to the Court Martial’s operations.
The General Court Martial will also benefit from a strong team of newly appointed members. These include senior officers such as Col. Wankandya Simon Tusah, Col. Asha Patra, Col. Kangwamu Fredrick, and Col. Mugisha Raphael. They are joined by Lt. Col. Igambi Mohammedie Nasser, Maj. Amodoi Samuel Moses, Maj. Arihaihi Emmanuel, Maj. Nyombi Abubaker, and Maj. Chemtai Denis. Together, this team represents a wide range of expertise and experience within the UPDF, giving the Court Martial a solid foundation to handle military justice matters with professionalism.
In addition to the General Court Martial, the government has also appointed chairpersons for the Division Court Martials. Lt. Col. Drani Epalu David will serve as the Chairperson for the Fourth Division Court Martial, while Lt. Col. Mulyanti Yaqoub Hassan will lead the One Special Forces Group Court Martial. These officers will oversee discipline and justice at the divisional level, helping maintain order and ensuring that UPDF standards are upheld across the force.
These appointments reflect Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its military justice system and ensuring that the rule of law is respected within the armed forces. With a refreshed team of leaders at all levels of the Court Martial structure, the UPDF is expected to operate with greater transparency, discipline, and efficiency. The new leadership brings hope for a more effective and fair handling of cases, which is essential for the stability and professionalism of the country’s defence forces.
