Joseph Semwanga


Joseph Semwanga, is a Ugandan military officer. He currently serves as the Commander of the Armoured Brigade, based in Masaka. He was appointed to his current position in May 2013, replacing Major General David Muhoozi, who became the Commander of Land Forces within the Uganda People's Defence Forces.

Background and training

Joseph Semwanga was born in 1973 in Mukono District. He joined the army in 1995 and was commissioned on July 4, 1997 after completing the Officer Cadet Course at Monduli Military Academy, Tanzania. He has attended a number of military courses, including the following:
Joseph Semwanga has held a number of appointments in the UPDF, including the following: