Brigadier Michael Nyarwa | |
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Born | 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 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]