President Yoweri Museveni has named his son Gen. Kainerugaba Muhoozi as the new Chief of Denfece Forces.
Muhoozi replaces Gen. Wilson Mbadi who moments ago, was named State Minister for trade and Industries.
Muhoozi is a senior presidential Advisor on special duties.
Lt. Gen. Sam Okidingi who has been the contingent commander for Amisom has been named Deputy CDF replacing Gen. Peter Elwelu. Also promoted UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force Maj Gen Jack Agonza Bakasumba to Joint Chief of Staff. He replaces Major General Leopold Kyanda who will serve as a defence attache.