President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Lt. Col. Anthony Kyakabale, a former rebel leader and one of the first 27 armed NRA fighters, as Senior Presidential Advisor on Reconciliation. This appointment comes after Kyakabale's tumultuous past with the government.
Background on Kyakabale's Exile
Kyakabale fled to Sweden in 2001 after Museveni's government received intelligence about a potential coup plot involving Kyakabale and his friend, Lt. Col. Samson Mande. Fearing arrest, they escaped but reportedly struggled to garner support for their plans to wage war against the government. Eventually, they negotiated their return to Uganda.
Kyakabale's Role in NRA's History
As a key figure in the National Resistance Army (NRA), Kyakabale played a significant role in the fight against Gen. Lutwa's UNLA soldiers. Notably, he was chosen to fire the only RPG during an ambush at Kyekumbi in Lwamata, successfully hitting a moving lorry carrying Tanzanian soldiers.
Recent Appointments by President Museveni
This appointment is part of Museveni's broader effort to bolster his advisory team. Other notable appointments include¹:
* *Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba*: Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations
* *Gen. Salim Saleh*: Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence
* *Amelia Kyambadde*: Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry
* *Amama Mbabazi*: Senior Presidential Advisor (former Prime Minister)
These appointments aim to strengthen the president's team and potentially impact various sectors, including defense, industry, and reconciliation.
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