James Mugira

James Mugira
Born 1964 (age 53–54)
Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Citizenship Uganda
Alma mater Makerere University
Law Development Centre
University of Manchester
University of Ghana
Occupation Military officer, Lawyer
Years active 1986 – present
Known for Military
Home town Mbarara
Title Managing Director & CEO
National Enterprise Corporation

James Mugira is a major general in the Ugandan army. He is the managing director and chief executive officer of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the business arm of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF).[1] He was appointed to that position in April 2015.[2] He concurrently serves as the managing director of Luweero Defence Industries Limited, the small-arms manufacturer owned by the UPDF. He has served in that capacity since 2011.[3] From 2008 until 2011, at the rank of brigadier, he served as the director general of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, a division of the UPDF.[4] Before that, he served as the commanding officer of the UPDF Armored Brigade, based in Masaka.[5]

Background and education

He was born in the Western Region of Uganda circa 1964.[6] He studied law at Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree. He then obtained a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. His Master of Laws degree was obtained from the University of Manchester. He also holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from the University of Ghana.[7]

Military career

In March 2016, as part of the plan to revitalize the NEC, the president of Uganda appointed two one-star generals as deputies to Mugira.[8]

Family

Mugira is married, with four children; Ethan, Ethel, Evita and Erica.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kyeyune, Moses (20 February 2018). "Lt Gen Joram Mugume appointed NEC board chair". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Kasasira, Risdel (30 April 2015). "Maj Gen Mugira named new UPDF business wing boss". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Balimwikungu, Alex (29 December 2011). "Museveni reshuffles army generals". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Mutaizibwa (29 January 2012). "New names, ranks in UPDF reshuffle". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  5. ↑ Buregyeya, Dismus (27 September 2011). "CMI Chief And Masaka Mayor In Land Row". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  6. 1 2 Ssejjoba, Eddie (15 April 2015). "Maj. Gen. Mugira, Lakara decorated". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  7. ↑ Waiswa, Baz (30 April 2015). "Maj Gen Mugira To Lead UPDF's National Enterprise Corporation". Ugo.co.ug. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  8. ↑ Butagira, Tabu (26 March 2016). "Brig Ondoga, Ssentongo named NEC bosses". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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