Sam Kavuma
Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma | |
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 Kavuma in 2015 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | National Defence College, Kenya (National Strategic Studies Course |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Years active | 1990 - present |
| Known for | Military Matters |
Lieutenant General Samuel Kavuma, commonly known as Sam Kavuma, is a Ugandan senior military officer. Since March 2024, he has bene serving as the Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).[1] Before that, from 24 June 2021 until 24 March 2024, he was the deputy coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, a presidential appointment by Yoweri Museveni[2][3] Immediately before that position, he served as the deputy commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force Air Force.[4] Before that, Kavuma served as the Commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force Contingent in Somalia, as part of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). He was appointed to that position in October 2014.[5] He replaced Brigadier General Dick Olum, who served in that position from September 2013 until October 2014.[6]
Background and education
[edit]Sam Kavuma was born in Central Uganda, circa 1960. He received military training from the National Defence College, Kenya, between July 2012 until June 2013.[7]
Military career
[edit]In 2011, at the rank of colonel, Sam Kavuma was the Commanding Officer of the Uganda People's Defence Force 5th Division, based in Pader, Northern Uganda. On 18 September 2011, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier.[8] In July 2013, having recently graduated from the National Defence College, Kenya,[7] Brigadier Kavuma was appointed as "Commander of the Regional Taskforce against the LRA in South Sudan and Central African Republic (CAR)", replacing Bigadier Dick Olum.[9][10][11] In October 2014, Yoweri Museveni, the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Force, appointed Brigadier Sam Kavuma, as overall Commander of their contingent to the African Union Mission to Somalia.[12][13]
Other considerations
[edit]At the rank of Major General, Samuel Kavuma served as the Chairman of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, a savings and credit cooperative belonging to the members of the Ugandan military.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Uganda Radio Network (25 March 2024). "Kavuma promoted, sent from OWC to head ATMIS in Somalia". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mbadi appointed new CDF, Elwelu deputy". 24 June 2021.
- ^ Risdel Kasasira (1 December 2017). "Museveni creates new deputy commander Land Forces position". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ a b New Vision (1 December 2017). "Kavuma promoted to Major General". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ New Vision (28 October 2014). "UPDF Sends 2700 Troops to Somalia, Names New Commander". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ New Vision (25 September 2013). "Brigadier Dick Olum New UPDF Boss In Somalia". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ^ a b "National Defence College Kenya: Alumni, Course - 15/2012". National Defence College, Kenya. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Bogere, H. (18 September 2011). "Nalweyiso, Rwakitarate Promoted To Brigadier". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Baguma, Raymond (1 July 2013). "Somalia, LRA Operation Commanders Changed". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Plaut, Martin (23 October 2014). "Africa's Forgotten Scourge: Joseph Kony And the Lord's Resistance Army". New Statesman Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Butagira, Tabu (1 December 2013). "UPDF Kills Top Kony Commander In Ambush". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Mukiibi, Ahmed (28 October 2014). "Uganda Sends Another 2,754 Soldiers To The Warzone In Somalia". Bukedde Newspaper (Luganda). Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Tumwine, Albert (29 October 2014). "Brigadier Kavuma New Amisom Head". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
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