The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promoted the Commander of UPDF 3 Infantry Division Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma from the former Brigadier General rank.
According to UPDF 3rd DIV Spokesperson Maj. Isaac Oware ,The radio message of promotion was issued and communicated by the UPDF Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The message among other aspects highlighted the long loyalty and outstanding contribution of Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma towards peace efforts since the historical times in the National Resistance Army (NRA) and now the UPDF in Uganda and across borders.
Some of the appointments and Roles of Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma,
Sserunkuma commanded various units in the NRA and now UPDF.
In 2017, he was Brigade Commander of 405 brigade based in Kotido, but in 2018 went to somalia and came back in 2021. he ensured security in North Karamoja districts of Kotido,Abim ,Kaabong and Karenga to the borders of South Sudan and the Republic of Kenya
From 2024 he served as Deputy Division Commander of 2 second division based in Mbarara took charge of security and operations in greater Western Uganda.
Later, he came back to Moroto based 3rd Div as Deputy Division Commander.
In January 2025 he took over office as 3rd division Commander to-date.
He served in National Resistance Army ranks in the protracted struggle which liberated Uganda.
He served in operation Iron Fist against the Lord’s Resistance Army in Northern Uganda, South Sudan and DRC Congo.
He has been instrumental in Operation Usalama Kwa wote ,a disarmament operation.
He also served in peace keeping missions and enforcement in Somalia and South Sudan respectively.
And now commanding UPDF 3 Infantry Division, overseeing pacification of Karamoja Sub region and ensuring that peace prevails all over the greater Eastern Uganda.
Congratulations Afande Kalaate !
