Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Rwabudongo Magambo, to the rank of Acting Lieutenant Colonel.
The promotion was announced in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
According to the statement, General Kainerugaba, who also serves as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, approved Magambo’s elevation, with the UPDF fraternity congratulating the senior police officer on what it described as a well-deserved promotion.
The military said it wished Magambo continued success in the execution of his duties.
Magambo currently heads the CID, one of the most critical directorates within the Uganda Police Force, responsible for investigating serious crimes, gathering criminal intelligence and coordinating investigations into complex criminal cases.
His elevation comes as he continues to lead the directorate responsible for handling investigations into major criminal cases across the country.
The announcement was signed by Colonel Chris Magezi, Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF.
The statement did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the promotion or indicate whether it comes with additional responsibilities beyond Magambo’s existing role as CID Director.
The promotion also highlights the intersection of Uganda’s military and police leadership structures, with the CDF announcing the elevation of a serving senior police officer.
