Joseph Semwanga
| Joseph Semwanga | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1973 (age 44–45) Uganda |
| Residence | Masaka, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Tanzania Military Academy (Officer Cadet Course) (Senior Command & Staff College Course) |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Known for | Military Matters |
| Home town | Mukono |
Brigadier Joseph Semwanga, is a Ugandan military officer. He currently serves as the Commander of the Armoured Brigade, based in Masaka.[1] He was appointed to his current position in May 2013, replacing Major General David Muhoozi, who became the Commander of Land Forces within the Uganda People's Defence Forces.[2]
Background and training
Joseph Semwanga was born in 1973 in Mukono District. He joined the army in 1995 and was commissioned on July 4, 1997 after completing the Officer Cadet Course at Monduli Military Academy, Tanzania. He has attended a number of military courses, including the following:[2]
Military career
Joseph Semwanga has held a number of appointments in the UPDF, including the following:[2]
- Administrative Officer, Kalama Armoured Warfare Training School, Kabamba, Mubende District
- Chief Instructor Kalama Armoured Warfare Training School, Kabamba, Mubende District
- Commandant Kalama Armoured Warfare Training School, Kabamba, Mubende District
- Brigade Operations and Training Officer, Armoured Brigade, Masaka, Masaka District
- Commandant Armoured Brigade, Masaka, Masaka District - His current post.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Monday Times Correspondent, . (23 January 2014). "Security Grills UMEME On Power Cuts In Masaka". Monday Times Uganda. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Kakaire, Sulaiman (29 May 2013). "New Army Big Wigs: Who Are They?". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 6 March 2015.
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