Brigadier General Tom Kikoyo Kabuye, the Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence, has been found dead in Kikyusa Town Council, Luwero District, his family confirmed on Sunday morning.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the untimely death of one of our own members and great sons of Luwero District. Brig Gen Tom Kabuye was discovered this morning at Kikyusa Town Council. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” a family statement read.
At the time of his passing, Brig Gen Kabuye was serving as Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence, making him one of the most senior figures in Uganda’s security architecture. He was widely respected within the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for his long service and contribution to military intelligence.
The exact circumstances of his death remain unclear. Authorities have yet to release an official statement, though investigations are expected to follow.
A native of Luwero, Kabuye rose steadily through the UPDF ranks and played a central role in shaping the country’s intelligence operations.
