Nakibus Lakara
Lieutenant General Nakibus Lakara | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Military officer |
| Years active | 1990 - present |
| Known for | Military matters |
James Nakibus Lakara, commonly known as Nakibus Lakara, is a
Background and education
He was born circa 1960 in the
Diploma in International Studies in 2012 from the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies at the University of Nairobi, Kenya.[6]
Military career
In the 1990s while at the rank of brigadier, Lakara served as the commanding officer of the UPDF 2nd Division based in Mbarara.[7] Later, he served as the UPDF chief of staff but was relieved of his post and court marshalled on account of "ghost soldiers in the army".[8] Following the dismissal of some of the charges, and acquittal on others, he remained undeployed from 2003 until 2011 when he was admitted to the National Defence College, Kenya for a senior staff strategic course. In April 2015, he was promoted to major general[9] and posted to Somalia with AMISOM.[10]
In February 2019, he was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant General, in an exercise that witnessed the promotion of over 2,000 UPDF men and women.[11]
Family
Lakara is married.[12]
See also
References
- ^ Risdel Kasasira, and Job Bwire (7 June 2016). "Museveni reshuffles military advisers". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ UBC (15 April 2015). "Major General Nakibus Lakara Now Deputy Force Commander AMISOM". Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ SAC. "Ugandan Official Appointed As New Deputy AMISOM Commander". Somaliagenda.com Quoting Coastweek.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ a b Ariong, Steven (16 July 2013). "Lakara Takes Over As UPDF 3rd Division Boss". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Ariong, Steven (15 April 2015). "Water Shortage Hinders UPDF Operations". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ IDIS (2013). "2012 Alumni of IDIS At The University of Nairobi". Institute of Diplomacy And International Studies (IDIS). Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Kamara, Patrick (27 February 2014). "Colonel Mwebaze Jet Crash And Brigadier Lakara's Swagger". The Independent (Uganda). Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ BBC (2 December 2003). "Museveni Purges Ugandan Military". BBC News. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Bwambale, Taddeo (12 April 2015). "Museveni Promotes Brigadiers James Mugira And Nakibus Lakara". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Wanyama, Olandason (12 April 2015). "Brigadier Lakara Promoted To Major General, To Deputize African Union Mission". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Monitor Reporter (8 February 2019). "Museveni promotes over 2,000 UPDF Officers". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
- ^ Ssejjoba, Eddie (15 April 2015). "Major Generals James Mugira And Nakibus Lakara Decorated". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
External links
- Website of Uganda Ministry of Defence
- AMISOM Commander Visits Burundi Troops To Assess Progress As of 15 September 2019.