Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Brig Oscar Munanura to the rank of acting Major General and appointed him the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
The appointment was announced on Tuesday by Col Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF.
Munanura, who was serving as Deputy CDIS, replaces Maj Gen Richard Otto, who has been ‘seconded to the Joint Staff Human Resource Management for redeployment’, according to the statement.
The appointment and promotion are subject to approval by President Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
The UPDF congratulated Munanura on his promotion and appointment, while commending Maj Gen Otto for his service.
‘We wish the General Officers good luck in their new duties,’ Col Magezi said.