President Museveni Promotes Crime Intelligence Chief Brig Gen Ddamulira to Major General
Kampala | President Yoweri Museveni has promoted the Director of Crime Intelligence, Brigadier General Christopher Ddamulira, to the rank of Major General, in recognition of his longstanding service in intelligence and his critical role in safeguarding national security.
The promotion, confirmed on Sunday night, was communicated by the Commander-in-Chief in a presidential message.
“I am grateful to the Commander-in-Chief for elevating me,” Maj Gen Ddamulira told colleagues shortly after receiving the news.
Ddamulira’s elevation comes on the heels of two major counter-terror operations in Kampala.
In recent weeks, security agencies thwarted planned attacks on places of worship and public gatherings in Munyonyo and Kalerwe, neutralizing operatives and seizing explosive devices.
The swift and intelligence-led response has been widely credited to the effective coordination of Uganda Police’s Crime Intelligence directorate with military forces.
Before taking charge of crime intelligence, Ddamulira had an extensive career in military intelligence.
He served in the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) and played a role in high-risk operations against the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda and across the region.
His unit’s fieldwork was instrumental in dismantling LRA networks and securing areas previously destabilized by Joseph Kony’s insurgency.
Ddamulira is also known for spearheading efforts to engage and rehabilitate ghetto youth, particularly in Kampala’s informal settlements.
Through targeted outreach and partnership with community leaders, he has championed programs encouraging youth to embrace government initiatives and reject criminal influences, fostering trust between law enforcement and marginalized communities.
His promotion is viewed as a strong vote of confidence from President Museveni and the military establishment.
It comes at a time when the country is navigating complex internal security threats ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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Chimp Reports