Brig Proscovia promoted, Col Paddy and Col Kulayigye replaced.

By Robert Segawa

The commander in chief Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has made changes in UPDF and promoted senior army officers.

In new changes Col Paddy Ankunda was dropped from army spokesperson and replaced by Brig Gen Richard Karemire, Brig Gen Henry Matsiko appointed UPDF political commissar replaces Col Felix Kulayigye who is in parliament, Brig Gen Nakibusi Lakala has been appointed as new head of rapid response command center.

President also appointed Brig Paul Lokech commander second division replaces Major Gen Peter Elwere who is now commander land forces.

Brigadier Proscovia Nalweyiso has been promoted to the rank of Major Gen with no military appointment yet, Col Mike Kabango also promoted to Brigadier General.