| Brigadier Michael Nyarwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| 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 2018, he is the Commander of UPDF Marine Forces, a specialized division of the Ugandan military, responsible for 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 Uganda Marine Forces assist in national waterway rescue missions, as well.[4]
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References[]
- ↑ Uganda State House (20 June 2018). "President Museveni commissions new UPDF Marine boats". Entebbe: State House Uganda. http://statehouse.go.ug/media/news/2018/06/20/president-museveni-commissions-new-updf-marine-boats.
- ↑ Agence France-Presse (14 September 2018). "Fish shortage sparks conflict on Africa's Great Lakes". Straight Times Uganda Quoting Agence France-Presse (AFP). https://www.straitstimes.com/world/africa/fish-shortage-sparks-conflict-on-africas-great-lakes.
- ↑ Kiva, Fred (5 October 2018). "Over 70 UPDF Officers Train in Maritime AMISOM Specific Course". Kampala Post. https://kampalapost.com/content/news/over-70-updf-officers-train-maritime-amisom-specific-course.
- ↑ Lubowa, Abubaker (28 November 2018). "Part of cruise boat wreckage pulled out". Kampala. https://mobile.monitor.co.ug/News/Part-cruise-boat-wreckage-pulled-out/2466686-4872542-format-xhtml-4ryjx9/index.html.
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.
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