Major General Richard Otto, the outgoing Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been redeployed to the Joint Staff Human Resource Management for a new assignment.
Maj Gen Otto’s redeployment follows the appointment of Brigadier Oscar Munanura, who has been promoted to the rank of Acting Major General and appointed the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security. Prior to his appointment, Ag Maj Gen Munanura served as Deputy CDIS under Maj Gen Otto.
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made the appointment.
The UPDF fraternity commends Maj Gen Richard Otto for his dedicated service and the work accomplished during his tenure as Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security.
The Force also congratulates him on his new assignment and wishes him success in his continued service to the institution.
The UPDF further congratulates Ag Maj Gen Oscar Munanura on his promotion and appointment, wishing both General Officers success as they take on their respective responsibilities.
