Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, is a Ugandan military officer and diplomat, who serves as the Inspector General of Police of Uganda, since 4 March 2024. He is a Major General in the UPDF and immediately prior to his current assignment, he served as the Deputy Commander of the UPDF Air Force. Previously, he served as the Defence Liaison Officer at the headquarters of the East African Community, in Arusha, Tanzania.[1]
Geoffrey Tumusiime | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Known for | Military matters |
Military career
editMajor General Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime served in the past as Commander of the UPDF Motorized Infantry Brigade and as the Acting Chief of Staff of the UPDF Land Forces, among other appointments.[2][3]
In January 2020, he took over as deputy commander of the UPDF Air Force, replacing Major General Gavas Mugyenyi, who was appointed Uganda's military attache to India.[1][2] On 28 March 2020, he was promoted from the rank of Brigadier to that of Major General.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Javira Ssebwami (25 January 2020). "UPDF Air Force gets new deputy commander". Kampala: PML Daily. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ a b The Edge (25 January 2020). "Deputy airforce commander Gen Katsigazi takes office". Kampala: The Edge Uganda. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ Defence IQ. "Brigadier Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi: Chief of Staff, Land Forces, Uganda People's Defence Forces". London: IQPC Limited. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ Javira Ssebwami (28 March 2020). "Museveni promotes intelligence chief Brigadier Kandiho, 11 others to Major General". Kampala: PML Daily. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
External links
edit- Partial List of Senior UPDF Commanders Archived 7 November 2023 at the Wayback Machine
- Who is who? List of UPDF top brass and what they do As of 27 November 2014.