Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma | |
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 Kavuma in 2015 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | National Defence College, Kenya (National Strategic Studies Course |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Years active | 1990 - present |
| Known for | Military Matters |
Lieutenant General Samuel Kavuma, commonly known as Sam Kavuma, is a Ugandan senior military officer. Since March 2024, he has bene serving as the Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).[1] Before that, from 24 June 2021 until 24 March 2024, he was the deputy coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, a presidential appointment by Yoweri Museveni[2][3] Immediately before that position, he served as the deputy commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force Air Force.[4] Before that, Kavuma served as the Commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force Contingent in Somalia, as part of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). He was appointed to that position in October 2014.[5] He replaced Brigadier General Dick Olum, who served in that position from September 2013 until October 2014.[6]
- ^ Uganda Radio Network (25 March 2024). "Kavuma promoted, sent from OWC to head ATMIS in Somalia". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mbadi appointed new CDF, Elwelu deputy". 24 June 2021.
- ^ Risdel Kasasira (1 December 2017). "Museveni creates new deputy commander Land Forces position". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ New Vision (1 December 2017). "Kavuma promoted to Major General". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ New Vision (28 October 2014). "UPDF Sends 2700 Troops to Somalia, Names New Commander". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ New Vision (25 September 2013). "Brigadier Dick Olum New UPDF Boss In Somalia". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 24 June 2014.