Leo Kyanda was born on 1 January 1970.[3]Ugandan press reports indicate that in 1994, he was an Aide de Camp to GeneralIvan Koreta, at that time, a Brigadier and was also his driver in that year.[4] He later joined the then Presidential Guard Brigade (PGB), which today is part of the Special Forces Group (SFG). He rose in its ranks and eventually became the Commander of the PGB. Following that, he became the Commandant of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). From there, he was assigned to the Ugandan Embassy in Washington, D.C., as the Military Attaché, serving in that capacity for two years. On his return to Uganda, he was appointed Chief of Personnel and Administration in the UPDF. From there, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier and assigned the post of Chief of Staff of Land Forces of Uganda.[5] In December 2017, Kyanda completed a military course from the National Defence College in India.[6]
In February 2019 he was promoted from the rank of Brigadier to that of Major General, as a part of a promotions exercise involving over 2,000 men and women of the UPDF.[7]
^Kenneth Kazibwe (24 June 2021). "Lt Gen Mbadi appointed new CDF, Elwelu deputy". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
^Gaaki Kigambo (25 May 2013). "Museveni Reshuffles Military, Moves Old Comrade to Cabinet". The EastAfrican. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
^Anthony Wesaka and Benson Tumusiime (25 June 2021). "Who are the men Museveni has entrusted with the Army?". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
^ ab"Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda-Chief of Staff of Land Forces Uganda People's Defense Forces". www.publicopinions.net. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
^The Observer Team (29 May 2013). "New Guard Takes Charge of UPDF In New Changes". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
^Daily Monitor (22 December 2017). "Brigadier Kyanda reappointed Chief of Staff Land Forces". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
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Colonel Leopold Eric Kyanda Named Professional of the Year In Government Service
leopold, kyanda, leopold, eric, kyanda, born, january, 1970, major, general, uganda, people, defence, force, updf, currently, serves, joint, chief, staff, updf, effective, june, 2021, replaced, lieutenant, general, joseph, musanyufu, redeployed, civil, service. Leopold Eric Kyanda born 1 January 1970 is a Major General in the Uganda People s Defence Force UPDF He currently serves as the Joint Chief of Staff of the UPDF effective 24 June 2021 He replaced Lieutenant General Joseph Musanyufu who was redeployed to the civil service 1 Major GeneralLeopold KyandaBorn 1970 01 01 1 January 1970 age 54 UgandaOccupationMilitary officerYears active1994 presentKnown forMilitary affairsTitleJoint Chief of Staff of the Uganda People s Defence Force Before that he was the Chief of Staff of the Land Forces in the UPDF replacing Major General Charles Angina who was promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda DCDF 2 inspector General of Police Contents 1 Military career 2 Personal life 3 Awards 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksMilitary career editLeo Kyanda was born on 1 January 1970 3 Ugandan press reports indicate that in 1994 he was an Aide de Camp to General Ivan Koreta at that time a Brigadier and was also his driver in that year 4 He later joined the then Presidential Guard Brigade PGB which today is part of the Special Forces Group SFG He rose in its ranks and eventually became the Commander of the PGB Following that he became the Commandant of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence CMI From there he was assigned to the Ugandan Embassy in Washington D C as the Military Attache serving in that capacity for two years On his return to Uganda he was appointed Chief of Personnel and Administration in the UPDF From there he was promoted to the rank of brigadier and assigned the post of Chief of Staff of Land Forces of Uganda 5 In December 2017 Kyanda completed a military course from the National Defence College in India 6 In February 2019 he was promoted from the rank of Brigadier to that of Major General as a part of a promotions exercise involving over 2 000 men and women of the UPDF 7 Personal life editHe is the husband to Judy Rugasira Kyanda the country manager for Knight Frank Uganda Ltd and a father of two daughters 8 Awards editPeal of Africa Lifetime Achievement Award PALITA AWARD 2015 4 See also editIvan Koreta Muhoozi Kainerugaba Wilson Mbadi Hudson MukasaReferences edit Kenneth Kazibwe 24 June 2021 Lt Gen Mbadi appointed new CDF Elwelu deputy Nile Post Uganda Kampala Uganda Retrieved 22 July 2021 Gaaki Kigambo 25 May 2013 Museveni Reshuffles Military Moves Old Comrade to Cabinet The EastAfrican Nairobi Kenya Retrieved 16 November 2014 Anthony Wesaka and Benson Tumusiime 25 June 2021 Who are the men Museveni has entrusted with the Army Daily Monitor Kampala Uganda Retrieved 22 July 2021 a b Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda Chief of Staff of Land Forces Uganda People s Defense Forces www publicopinions net Retrieved 28 February 2022 The Observer Team 29 May 2013 New Guard Takes Charge of UPDF In New Changes The Observer Uganda Kampala Retrieved 16 November 2014 Daily Monitor 22 December 2017 Brigadier Kyanda reappointed Chief of Staff Land Forces Daily Monitor Kampala Retrieved 22 December 2017 Monitor Reporter 8 February 2019 Museveni promotes over 2 000 UPDF Officers Daily Monitor Kampala Retrieved 8 February 2019 Is Kyanda a dad New Vision Retrieved 4 March 2022 External links editColonel Leopold Eric Kyanda Named Professional of the Year In Government Service Media Must Stop Witch Hunting Colonel Kyanda By Major Paddy Ankunda 25 August 2008 Military offices Preceded byJoseph MusanyufuAs Joint Chief of Staff of UPDF Joint Chief of Staff of UPDF2021 present Succeeded byIncumbentAs Joint Chief of Staff of UPDF Military offices Preceded byCharles AnginaAs Chief of Staff Land Forces Chief of Staff Land Forces of Uganda2013 2021 Succeeded byVacantAs Chief of Staff Land Forces Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Leopold Kyanda amp oldid 1218122689, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
