Major General Michael Ondoga (born 1960), is a senior military officer in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). He currently serves as the Military Attache to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was appointed to that position in July 2019.[1]
Michael Ondoga | |
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.jpg) Michael Ondoga in Somalia 2013 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Years active | 1986 — present |
| Known for | Military |
| Title | Deputy Director General National Enterprise Corporation |
| Spouse | Lucy Ondoga |
Background
editMichael Ondoga was born in Moyo District[2] circa 1960.[1]
Military career
editHe served as the commander of the UPDF contingent in Somalia as part of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). He served in that position from 2012 until 2013. Ondoga was recalled to Kampala in October 2013, after allegations of "food theft", "illegal sale of arms" and "pilfering of fuel" arose in Mogadishu.[3]
Following his acquittal on all charges in May 2015, he spent another 10 months undeployed. In March 2016, he was assigned to the National Enterprise Corporation as Deputy Director General responsible for the Kyoga Project, the Uganda military’s Nakasongola-based explosives program. He reports directly to NEC's Director General, Major General James Mugira.[1]
Court martial
editIn November 2013, Brigadier Ondoga was arrested, together with two subordinates who were under his command in Somalia. He was charged with a multitude (over 30) of charges including "failure to discharge" his duties. He was brought under the General Court Marshall, chaired by Brigadier Moses Ddiba Ssentongo.[4] While in detention, following denial of bail on multiple occasions, he underwent a surgical procedure at Bombo Military Hospital, in May 2014.[5] In May 2015, he was acquitted of all charges by the court martial, chaired by Major General Levi Karuhanga, and released from detention.[6][7]
Personal life
editMajor General Michael Odonga is a married father.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Butagira, Tabu (22 March 2016). "Brigadiers Ondoga, Ssentongo named NEC bosses". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Administrator (12 May 2014). "Brigadier Ondoga's Relatives Unhappy with His Trial". The Red Pepper. Mukono. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Obore, Chris (20 October 2013). "Our bosses sold guns, soldiers tell Museveni". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Kasozi, Ephraim (1 November 2013). "Brigadier Ondoga, two other officers remanded over Somalia food theft". Daily Monitor. Kampala.
- ^ Kwesiga, Pascal (5 May 2014). "Brig. Ondoga undergoes operation". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Juliet Kigongo, Eriasa Sserunjogi Mukiibi (9 May 2015). "Brigadier Ondoga cleared on all Somalia cases". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Vision Reporter (8 May 2015). "Brigadier Michael Ondoga finally freed by General Court Martial". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Ssenyonga, Andrew (29 October 2014). "Brigadier Ondoga's wife upset by continued trial delays". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.