Charles Oluka is an officer at the rank of Brigadier general[1] in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). He is the Director General of the Internal Security Organisation, effective 8 October 2020.[2] Before that, he served as the Director of technical services at the spy agency until 2018.[3]

Brigadier General
Charles Oluka
Born
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
OccupationMilitary officer
Known forMilitary matters
TitleDirector General
Internal Security Organisation

Military career

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On 8 October 2020, President Yoweri Museveni appointed him as the substantive Director general of the Internal Security Organisation.[4] He replaced Colonel Kaka Bagyenda, who, together with his deputy Don Mugimba, were relieved of their positions. Colonel Oluka is deputized by Taban Amin, one the sons of former Ugandan president Idi Amin.[2][5]

See also

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Order of succession

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Military offices
Preceded by Director General Internal Security Organisation
2020 - Present
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "Museveni promotes ISO boss Charles Oluka, 395 others". observer.ug. 1 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b New Vision (8 September 2020). "ISO Boss Replaced". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  3. ^ Risdel Kasasira and Andrew Bagala (9 October 2020). "Why Museveni sacked ISO boss Kaka, deputy". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  4. ^ Kazibwe, Kenneth (9 October 2020). "Museveni appoints new ISO boss to replace Col.Kaka". Nilepost News. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  5. ^ Business Focus Uganda (10 October 2020). "Ex-President Idi Amin's Son Taban Named Deputy ISO Boss". Kampala: Business Focus Uganda. Retrieved 10 October 2020. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
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