Michael Nyarwa

Brigadier Michael Nyarwa
Born	Uganda
Citizenship	Uganda
Occupation	Military Officer
Known for	Military Matters
Title	Commander 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]

See also

• David Muhoozi
• Muhoozi Kainerugaba
• Leopold Kyanda
• Don Nabasa
• Nakibus Lakara
• UG Military Schools

References

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.

External links

• Brigade Commander of UPDF Marines Brigade, Michael Nyarwa explains their operation to pull out of water the ill-fated boat wreckage As of 28 November 2018.

Succession table

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