Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba takes over as Chief of Defense Forces.

In Summary
  • Gen Muhoozi replaces Outgoing Gen Wilson Mbadi now appointed State Minister for Trade.
  • Gen Muhoozi Kinerugaba has been the self styled leader of the patriotic league of Uganda from where he declared presidential ambitions.
Gen Muhoozi recieves instruments from Outgoing Gen Wilson Mbadi now appointed State Minister for Trade.
Gen Muhoozi recieves instruments from Outgoing Gen Wilson Mbadi now appointed State Minister for Trade.
Image: DEFENSE PRESS UNIT

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba fondly known as "MK" has taken over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and vowed to improve welfare of soldiers by fighting the evil of corruption and mismanagement of resources.

The Hand over/Takeover which took place in Gulu 4th  Division Headquarters was presided over by the Special Presidential Advisor on Defence and Security and also Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Gen Caleb Akandwanabo, commonly  known as Salim Saleh.

Gen Muhoozi inspects a guard of honor at the UPDF 4th division HQs.
Gen Muhoozi inspects a guard of honor at the UPDF 4th division HQs.
Image: Defense press unit

Gen Saleh congratulated both the Incoming and Outgoing CDFs upon their tour of duty and implored them to continue preserving their health.

He also urged them to cautiously uphold the first pillar of "Musevenomics", that's security of life and property for social economic transformation.

Gen Muhoozi replaces Outgoing Gen Wilson Mbadi now appointed State Minister for Trade.

A political movement, the Patriotic League of Uganda which months ago re-branded from being known as Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK) movement, has become the rallying point for people who back Gen Muhoozi's self-declared presidential ambitions.