Brig Gen Muhanga Kayanja
has taken over as the new Commander of Mountain Division in the Rwenzori
Sub-region, replacing replaced Brig-Gen Moses Kwikiriza who was the commander
of the division since 2019 when it was created.
Last month, President Kaguta Museveni appointed Brig-Gen Kayanja to coordinate
Kampala joint security operations.
Gen. Peter Elwelu, the Commander Land Forces, the Chief Guest who commended the Commander in Chief for a professional army at an event that was held at the division headquarters at Muhooti Barracks, Central Division, Fort Portal Tourism City yesterday asked Kayanja not to engage in civilian affairs even though he is a born of the same area, saying it will fail his work of ensuring peace in the area. Gen. Elwelu speaking……
The LCV Chairperson Kabarole Richard Rwabuhinga asked Kayanja to end the rampant kidnaps and livestock thefts in Rwenzori Sub-region that he said have remained a major challenge.
Gen. Kayanja said these were just petty cases that he can end within the shortest time possible compared to the ADF, Al Sahbab and City riots the UPDF has dealt with. Gen. Kaynjya speaking…..
Meanwhile, Kukiriza will be heading the Chieftaincy of Mubende Rehabilitation Center – CMRC. The Centre was established in 1986 to provide physical and psycho-social rehabilitation and support to disabled combatants and family.
The Division was ordered by the Chief of Defence Forces -CDF Gen David Muhoozi to deal with security threats in the region. END
