John Mugyenyi
John Mugyenyi | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Years active | Since 1975 |
| Known for | Military affairs |
Brigadier John Mugyenyi is a military officer in Uganda. He is a senior commander in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). As of August 2014, he was undeployed. Mugyenyi is reported to be heavily invested in construction, real estate, luxury hotels, apartment houses, and financial institutions.[1] According to a 2014 published report, he was one of the wealthiest individuals in Uganda.[2]
Military service
He previously served as the director of the Joint Anti-Terrorist Taskforce, a rapid response, counter-terrorism unit within the UPDF. Before that, he served in 2001 as a military intelligence officer and was instrumental in defeating rebels belonging to the People's Redemption Army. He has also served as the commanding officer of Entebbe Airport Aviation Security, where his unit was active against drug smugglers. In the 1990s, he was one of the commanders in the Ituri conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In January 2005, he retired from the army at the rank of lieutenant colonel,[3] and he has been mainly focused on his businesses, in construction and finance.[4] In January 2013, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier.[5]
Personal
Mugyenyi is a married father.
See also
References
- ^ Abu-Baker Mulumba; Simon Musasizi (17 June 2009). "UPDF Officer Gives Up Kisekka Market Bid". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Ssebidde Kiryowa; Michael Kanaabi (2012). "The Deepest Pockets". New Vision Mobile. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ Osike, Felix (31 January 2005). "Otafiire, Muhwezi Become Generals". New Vision. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ David T. Lumu (29 August 2011). "MPs Want Bassajja, Colonel Mugyenyi, To Refund Shs156 Billion". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Risdel Kasasira (1 January 2013). "90 UPDF Soldiers Get Promotion". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 8 August 2014.