Felix Kulayigye
Felix Kulayigye | |
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Born | 1964 (age 57–58) |
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Education) (Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning) |
Occupation | Military officer |
Years active | 1989 - present |
Known for | Military matters |
Title | Political Commissar Uganda People's Defence Force & UPDF Member of Parliament Parliament of Uganda |
Spouse(s) | Justine Bagonza |
Felix Kulayigye is a Brigadier General in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). He was the Political Commissar of the UPDF and concurrently serves as a Member of Parliament, representing the UPDF.[1]
Background[]
Kulayigye was born circa 1964 to Fredrick Semichacha and Regina Abagirinka in Gayaza Village, in Masaka District. The family migrated from Kisoro District, eventually settling in present-day Bukomansimbi District. He is the last-born in a family of nine siblings. His mother died soon after Kulayigye was born and he grew up in an orphanage in Rutshuru in Kisoro District.[1]
Education[]
He attended several primary schools, completing P7 at St. Herman Nkoni Boys' Primary School in Masaka. He attended Kabalega Secondary School for O-Level and Kololo High School for A-Level. Later, he entered Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, in 1989. Still later, he studied for a Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning, also at Makerere University.[1]
Military career[]
He joined Uganda's armed forces in 1989, after completing his first university degree. He saw combat in Northern Uganda against the Lord's Resistance Army. While there, he served as a platoon commander. Later, from 2005 to 2013, he served as the UPDF Spokesperson.[2] Still later, he served as the Chief Political Commissar. In 2016, he was elected to serve as a Member of Parliament representing the UPDF in the 10th Parliament (2016 to 2021).[1] He spent some time in the Presidential Protection Unit, which today is part of the Special Forces Command in the UPDF.[3]
In February 2019, he was promoted from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier, in a military promotions exercise that involved more than 2,000 UPDF men and women.[4]
Other consideration[]
Felix Kulayigye is married to Justine Bagonza and together are the parents of three daughters and two sons.[1][3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Johnson Grace Maganja (8 July 2016). "Uganda: Col Kulayigye Never Saw His Mum but Has Seen Success". The Observer (Uganda) via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ Okuda, Ivan (8 April 2013). "An army spokesman who has stood tall in his job". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ a b Lutwama, Samuel (30 April 2012). "How sickness earned Kulayigye a wife". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ Monitor Reporter (8 February 2019). "Museveni promotes over 2,000 UPDF Officers". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
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- Living people
- 1964 births
- People from Kisoro District
- Ugandan military personnel
- Western Region, Uganda
- Members of the Parliament of Uganda
- 21st-century Ugandan politicians