Uganda, Dec. 8 -- President Museveni has elevated Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, who has been the commander of the Second Division, to the acting deputy commander of Land Forces.

Maj Gen Takirwa has wide experience in operations. He joined the army in the late 1980s and rose through the ranks. In 2009, he was the director of Inspection in UPDF.

He was once UPDF chief of operations and also served in Somalia.

In August last year, he was criticised for advising soldiers retiring from the army not to join the Opposition, but continue working with the government. He was also a UPDF representative in the 10th Parliament.

In a mini army reshuffle, Maj Gen Takirwa replaced Lt Gen Sam Okiding until last month.

Lt Gen Okiding was deployed as the co...