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Recent Leadership Changes in UPDF 3rd Infantry Division

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division recently experienced a significant leadership change, with Colonel Winston Mugarura appointed as the new Deputy Division Commander ¹³. This transition took place following a handover and takeover ceremony held at the Division Headquarters in Moroto ¹⁸.

New Deputy Division Commander

Colonel Winston Mugarura has assumed the role of Deputy Division Commander for the 3rd Infantry Division. He replaces Brigadier General Allan Kyangungu, who previously held the position ¹²³. This change is part of ongoing leadership rotations within the UPDF, which aim to enhance professionalism and operational effectiveness across the force ³.

The handover ceremony, which formalized Colonel Mugarura's appointment, occurred on July 30, 2026 ⁸. This leadership rotation underscores the UPDF's commitment to strategic personnel management and strengthening its command structures ³.

It is important to note that while the 3rd Infantry Division has seen this specific change, other UPDF divisions, such as the 4th Infantry Division, have also undergone leadership adjustments in various administrative and command roles ⁴⁶⁷. For instance, the 4th Infantry Division recently saw Brigadier General Paul Muwonge, its former Deputy Division Commander, replaced by Colonel Oloya Orombi, as Brigadier General Muwonge was appointed Defence Attaché to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ⁷. These changes reflect a broader pattern of leadership restructuring within the UPDF.