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On Saturday, Feb. 7, the nation woke up to the news of the death of Major General Francis Takirwa, one of the UPDF’s most senior, amiable and powerful commanders. Army spokesperson Col. Chris Magezi confirmed the General died at around 6:00am at the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya, where he had been transferred just a day earlier. Doctors say …

Shock and sorrow swept through Uganda’s military fraternity today morning, Feb.7 after news broke of the death of Major General Francis Takirwa, one of the UPDF’s most senior and influential commanders. According to army spokesperson Col Chris Magezi, the seasoned officer passed away at around 6:00am at the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya, where he had been transferred for …