Nakibus Lakara

Lieutenant General
Nakibus Lakara
Born1960 (age 63–64)
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Alma materNational Defence College, Kenya
University of Nairobi
OccupationMilitary officer
Years active1990 - present
Known forMilitary matters

James Nakibus Lakara, commonly known as Nakibus Lakara, is a Lieutenant General in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). Since June 2016, he has been the commander of the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre based in Jinja in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[1] From April 2015 until June 2016, he served as the deputy force commander of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) and was in charge of logistical support.[2][3] From July 2013 until April 2015, he served as the commanding officer of the UPDF 3rd Division, based in Moroto.[4][5]

  1. ^ Risdel Kasasira, and Job Bwire (7 June 2016). "Museveni reshuffles military advisers". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  2. ^ UBC (15 April 2015). "Major General Nakibus Lakara Now Deputy Force Commander AMISOM". Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  3. ^ SAC. "Ugandan Official Appointed As New Deputy AMISOM Commander". Somaliagenda.com Quoting Coastweek.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  4. ^ Ariong, Steven (16 July 2013). "Lakara Takes Over As UPDF 3rd Division Boss". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  5. ^ Ariong, Steven (15 April 2015). "Water Shortage Hinders UPDF Operations". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 6 May 2015.