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Michael Nyarwa

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Brigadier
Michael Nyarwa
Born
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
OccupationMilitary Officer
Known forMilitary Matters
TitleCommander of UPDF Marine Forces.

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]

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]

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References

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  1. ^ Uganda State House (20 June 2018). "President Museveni commissions new UPDF Marine boats". Entebbe: State House Uganda. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Kiva, Fred (5 October 2018). "Over 70 UPDF Officers Train in Maritime AMISOM Specific Course". Kampala Post. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  4. ^ Lubowa, Abubaker (28 November 2018). "Part of cruise boat wreckage pulled out". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
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Succession table

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Military offices
Preceded by
Unknown
As Commander of UPDF Marine Forces
Commander of UPDF Marine Forces
2018–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
As Commander of UPF Marine Forces