Brigadier Michael Nyarwa, is a Ugandan military officer in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Effective 2009, he is the Commander of UPDF Marine Forces, a specialized division of the Ugandan military, responsible for the security, safe travel and responsible use of Uganda's waterways, including lakes and rivers.[1]
Brigadier Michael Nyarwa | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Known for | Military Matters |
| Title | Commander of UPDF Marine Forces. |
In addition to security, the Uganda marine unit enforces fishing laws on Ugandan waterways.[2] They also participate in international peace-keeping missions.[3] The UPDF Marine Forces assist in national waterway rescue missions, as well.[4]
See also
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edit- ^ Uganda State House (20 June 2018). "President Museveni commissions new UPDF Marine boats". Entebbe: State House Uganda. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
- ^ Agence France-Presse (14 September 2018). "Fish shortage sparks conflict on Africa's Great Lakes". Straits Times Uganda Quoting Agence France-Presse (AFP). Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ Kiva, Fred (5 October 2018). "Over 70 UPDF Officers Train in Maritime AMISOM Specific Course". Kampala Post. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ Lubowa, Abubaker (28 November 2018). "Part of cruise boat wreckage pulled out". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
External links
edit- Brigade Commander of UPDF Marines Brigade, Michael Nyarwa explains their operation to pull out of water the ill-fated boat wreckage As of 28 November 2018.
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