The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has made changes in the army, appointing Brigadier General Alex Opolot Olupot as the new Commandant of the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U) in Jinja.
Brigadier General Olupot was previously the Chief of Joint Staff for Training and Doctrine, and he replaces Major General Francis Okello, who is due for retirement later this year.
Major General Okello has served as the founding Commandant since the inauguration of the advanced military education and strategic training college in 2022.
The CDF also appointed Brigadier General Micheal Kabango, the Chief of Staff of Land Forces, as the new Commandant of the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) Kimaka, also located in Jinja. He replaces Major General George Igumba, who will similarly retire later this year.
Major Generals Francis Okello and George Igumba have served for over four decades, during which they held various command and staff appointments.
“The retiring generals scaled all levels of professional military education and are a stellar example to upcoming officers for their dedication, resilience, and leadership. We wish them well in their imminent retirement,” said Colonel Chris Magezi, the Defence spokesperson.
