James Mugira

James Mugira
Born 1964 (age 51–52)
Uganda
Residence Nakasongola, Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Ethnicity Munyankole
Citizenship Uganda
Alma mater Makerere University
Law Development Centre
University of Manchester
University of Ghana
Occupation Military officer, Lawyer
Years active 1986 – present
Known for Military
Home town Mbarara
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Religion Anglican

Major General James Mugira, is a Ugandan army officer. He is the executive chairman of the National Enterprise Corporation, the business arm of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). He was appointed to that position in April 2015.[1] He concurrently serves as the managing director of Luweero Defence Industries Limited, the small-arms manufacturer owned by the UPDF. He has served in that capacity since 2011.[2] From 2008 until 2011, at the rank of brigadier, he served as the director general of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, a division of the UPDF.[3] Before that, he served as the commanding officer of the UPDF Armored Brigade, based in Masaka.[4]

Background and education

He was born in the Western Region of Uganda circa 1964.[5] He studied law at Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree. He then obtained a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. His Master of Laws degree was obtained from the University of Manchester. He also holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the University of Ghana.[6]

Family

Mugira is married.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kasasira, Risdel (30 April 2015). "Major General Mugira Named New UPDF Business Wing Boss". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Balimwikungu, Alex (29 December 2011). "Museveni Reshuffles Army Generals". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Mutaizibwa, . (29 January 2012). "The Names And Ranks In UPDF Reshuffle". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  4. ↑ Buregyeya, Dismus (2009). "CMI Chief And Masaka Mayor In Land Row". New Vision Mobile (Kampala). Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  5. 1 2 Ssejjoba, Eddie (15 April 2015). "Major Generals James Mugira And Nakibus Lakara Decorated". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  6. ↑ Waiswa, Baz (30 April 2015). "Major General Mugira To Lead UPDF’s National Enterprise Corporation". Ugo.co.ug. Retrieved 29 May 2015.

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