Wynjones Kisamba | |
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Ambassador of Tanzania to Russia | |
Assumed office November 2014 | |
Appointed by | Jakaya Kikwete |
Preceded by | Jaka Mwambi |
Personal details | |
Born | 5 March 1953 |
Nationality | Tanzanian |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | NDU Nairobi |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Rep. of Tanzania |
Branch/service | Tanzanian Army |
Years of service | 1976–2014 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | TPDF Land Forces |
Battles/wars | AU Operation Democracy |
Wynjones Mathew Kisamba (born 5 March 1953) is a Tanzanian retired Lieutenant General and diplomat.
He served as the Deputy Force Commander of the African Union –United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). [1]
Order | Country | Year | |
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Medal for Long Service | Tanzania | ||
Medal for Exemplary Service | Tanzania | ||
War Medal | Tanzania | 1979 | |
Kagera Medal | Tanzania |
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