- General Muhoozi Kainerugaba promoted Brigadier Oscar Munanura to Acting Major General on October 27, 2026
- Munanura took over as Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security of the Uganda People's Defence Forces
- The outgoing CDIS, Major General Richard Otto, was seconded to the Joint Staff Human Resource Management for redeployment
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The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has elevated Brigadier Oscar Munanura to the rank of Acting Major General and installed him as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).
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The announcement was made through a press statement issued in Kampala on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, by Colonel Chris Magezi, Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
Change at the helm of UPDF intelligence
Before his appointment, Munanura served as Deputy CDIS under Major General Richard Otto, who held the position before being seconded to the Joint Staff Human Resource Management for redeployment.
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Otto's transfer cleared the way for Munanura to step into the top intelligence role within the UPDF structure.
The press statement noted that the UPDF fraternity extended congratulations to Acting Major General Munanura on both his promotion and appointment, while also commending Major General Otto for the work he carried out during his tenure as CDIS.
UPDF statement on the appointments
The statement from Colonel Magezi read: "The UPDF fraternity congratulates Ag Maj General Oscar Munanura for the promotion and appointment, and commends Maj General Richard Otto for the great work he has done during his tenure. We wish the General Officers good luck in their new duties."
The appointments represent a significant shift in the leadership of one of Uganda's most sensitive military departments, responsible for intelligence and security within the country's armed forces.
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