James Nakibus Lakara, commonly known as Nakibus Lakara, is a Ugandan Lieutenant General in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). Since June 2016, he has been the commander of the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre based in Jinja in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[1] From April 2015 until June 2016, he served as the deputy force commander of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) and was in charge of logistical support.[2][3] From July 2013 until April 2015, he served as the commanding officer of the UPDF 3rd Division, based in Moroto.[4][5]
Lieutenant General Nakibus Lakara | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | National Defence College, Kenya University of Nairobi |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Years active | 1990 - present |
| Known for | Military matters |
Background and education edit
He was born circa 1960 in the Karamoja sub-region.[4] He earned a Diploma in International Studies in 2012 from the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies at the University of Nairobi.[6]
Military career edit
In the 1990s while at the rank of brigadier, Lakara served as the commanding officer of the UPDF 2nd Division based in Mbarara.[7] Later, he served as the UPDF chief of staff but was relieved of his post and court marshalled on account of "ghost soldiers in the army".[8] Following the dismissal of some of the charges, and acquittal on others, he remained undeployed from 2003 until 2011 when he was admitted to the National Defence College, Kenya for a senior staff strategic course. In April 2015, he was promoted to major general[9] and posted to Somalia with AMISOM.[10]
In February 2019, he was promoted from the rank of Major General to that of Lieutenant General, in an exercise that witnessed the promotion of over 2,000 UPDF men and women.[11]
Family edit
Lakara is married.[12]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Risdel Kasasira, and Job Bwire (7 June 2016). "Museveni reshuffles military advisers". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ UBC (15 April 2015). "Major General Nakibus Lakara Now Deputy Force Commander AMISOM". Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ SAC. "Ugandan Official Appointed As New Deputy AMISOM Commander". Somaliagenda.com Quoting Coastweek.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ a b Ariong, Steven (16 July 2013). "Lakara Takes Over As UPDF 3rd Division Boss". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Ariong, Steven (15 April 2015). "Water Shortage Hinders UPDF Operations". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ IDIS (2013). "2012 Alumni of IDIS At The University of Nairobi". Institute of Diplomacy And International Studies (IDIS). Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Kamara, Patrick (27 February 2014). "Colonel Mwebaze Jet Crash And Brigadier Lakara's Swagger". The Independent (Uganda). Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ BBC (2 December 2003). "Museveni Purges Ugandan Military". BBC News. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Bwambale, Taddeo (12 April 2015). "Museveni Promotes Brigadiers James Mugira And Nakibus Lakara". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Wanyama, Olandason (12 April 2015). "Brigadier Lakara Promoted To Major General, To Deputize African Union Mission". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Monitor Reporter (8 February 2019). "Museveni promotes over 2,000 UPDF Officers". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
- ^ Ssejjoba, Eddie (15 April 2015). "Major Generals James Mugira And Nakibus Lakara Decorated". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
External links edit
- Website of Uganda Ministry of Defence
- AMISOM Commander Visits Burundi Troops To Assess Progress As of 15 September 2019.