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CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba appoints Brig Gen Nyakikuru acting Special Forces Command commander

Policy & Legislation Verified Uganda (national) 3 Aug 2026 Severity: 1/5

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba appointed Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as acting Commander of the Special Forces Command with the acting rank of Major General, according to a UPDF statement reported by the Daily Monitor. He replaces Maj Gen David Mugisha, who the UPDF said is preparing for a course at the National Defence College.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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