Michael Nyarwa

Brigadier
Michael Nyarwa
Born
Uganda
CitizenshipUganda
OccupationMilitary Officer
Known forMilitary Matters
TitleCommander of UPDF Marine Forces.

Major General[1] Michael Nyarwa, is a Ugandan military officer in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Effective 2009, he is the Commander of UPDF Marine Forces, a specialized formation of the Ugandan military, responsible for the security, safe travel and responsible use of Uganda's waterways, including lakes and rivers.[2]

In addition to security, the Uganda marine unit enforces fishing laws on Ugandan waterways.[3] They also participate in international peace-keeping missions.[4] The UPDF Marine Forces assist in national waterway rescue missions, as well.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ KASUMBA (28 July 2026). "Promotion And Confirmation Of UPDF Officers". UPDF. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Uganda State House (20 June 2018). "President Museveni commissions new UPDF Marine boats". Entebbe: State House Uganda. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
  3. ↑ Agence France-Presse (14 September 2018). "Fish shortage sparks conflict on Africa's Great Lakes". Straits Times Uganda Quoting Agence France-Presse (AFP). Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  4. ↑ Kiva, Fred (5 October 2018). "Over 70 UPDF Officers Train in Maritime AMISOM Specific Course". Kampala Post. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  5. ↑ Lubowa, Abubaker (28 November 2018). "Part of cruise boat wreckage pulled out". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 29 November 2018.

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