Salim Saleh
Salim Saleh | |
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Born | Caleb Akandwanaho 14 January 1960 Military officer |
Years active | 1976 – Present |
Salim Saleh (born Caleb Akandwanaho; 14 January 1960) is a retired Ugandan
Military career
In 1976, aged 16, he left
Salim Saleh joined his brother's
Saleh proceeded to command an
Saleh succeeded Elly Tumwine as Army Commander in 1987, and held the post until 1989 when, following accusations of corruption, he was sacked from the army by his brother. He later became the senior presidential advisor on defence and security (1996–1998), and the commander of the army's Reserve Force (1990–2001), involved in resettling army veterans of the bush war.
Saleh recalled RPF leaders to Uganda, over the death of the leader of the RPF Fred Rwigyema He arrested Peter Bayingana, who had taken de facto command of the RPF, and Chris Bunyenyezi. Both were executed.
Controversies
While still in the army, Salim Saleh ventured into private business and philanthropy, setting up a string of businesses ranging from real estate to aviation, and becoming one of Uganda's wealthiest businessmen, but also getting involved in several corruption scandals.
Uganda Commercial Bank
In 1998, Salim Saleh resigned from his post as presidential advisor, following allegations that Greenland Investments, a company in which he was a major stakeholder, had used the Malaysian company, Westmont, to illegally purchase shares in Uganda's largest bank, the now defunct Uganda Commercial Bank (UCB).[2][3] His brother, President Museveni, later said he'd sacked Salim Saleh, not for his involvement in the scandal, but for "indiscipline and drunkenness" in the army.
Junk helicopters
In 1998, Salim Saleh's company purchased helicopters for the army, for which he received a commission of $800,000. The helicopters turned out to be junk.[4]
Involvement in Congo (DRC)
Salim Saleh was specifically implicated in a
Latest developments
In 2005, Salim Saleh, then a
References
- ^ "Uganda: Our Politicians: Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho", New Vision (published online by AllAfrica), 5 June 2006
- ^ "The role of the International Community", Human Rights Watch
- ^ "UPDF Regional Issues", Horn of Africa: The Monthly Review, 11-12/98
- ^ "Uganda: Museveni's New-Look Cabinet Shows He's in Charge", The East African (published online by AllAfrica), 30 May 2006
- ^ "Final Report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", UN Security Council – S/2002/1146 (excerpts), 16 October 2002
- ^ "Museveni to blame for DR Congo scandal Archived 7 May 2006 at the Wayback Machine", Daily Monitor, 25 December 2005
- ^ Salim Saleh Promoted to General[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Keep out of trouble, Museveni warns Saleh Archived 19 June 2006 at the Wayback Machine", New Vision, 9 June 2006
External links
- A look back at Salim Saleh’s 40-year liberation journey
- Profile of General Salim Saleh In September 2012
- Partial List of Senior UPDF Commanders