After
47 years in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Gen. Katumba Wamala retired
this month, but Kainerugaba quickly appointed him as envoy to the Middle East,
pausing his ministerial role.
Kainerugaba's posts teased the energetic dancing at State House Entebbe, joking that too much joy from retirees might need investigating and banning excessive general dancing nearby.
The move fits a generational shift in the UPDF, leveraging Katumba’s vast experience in military, police, and government for diplomatic ties.