Brig. Gen. Wolimbwa was pillar of UPDF professionalism, says Gen. Kainerugaba

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The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has paid tribute to the late Brig. Gen. Bonny Geoffrey Wolimbwa, describing him as a diligent and professional officer who served Uganda with passion and distinction.

Delivering his message through the Joint Staff Strategy and Planning, Maj. Gen. Don William Nabasa, at the burial on August 30, 2025, in Mutufu village, Buhugu subcounty, Sironko district, Gen. Kainerugaba commended the late officer as a pillar of professionalism in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). 

“From time to time, he has been promoting neutral professionalism, which is practically based on the courses he had successfully accomplished,” he said, noting Brig. Gen. Wolimbwa’s leadership and command expertise.

The UPDF chief added that the force was deeply saddened by the loss of such a senior and professional officer whose service was still much needed. 

“We join family, relatives, and friends at this difficult time to mourn the fallen comrade whom we shall always remember,” he said.

Brig. Gen. Wolimbwa, who passed away last week, joined the UPDF on November 20, 1995, as a cadet and rose through the ranks to Brigadier General. 

He served as Commandant of the Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta, from May 2023 until his passing on August 21, 2025.

Karamoja affairs state minister and Woman Member of Parliament for Sironko district, Florence Nambozo Wamala, described him as “a brother, a frontliner, a safeguard to the nation, a trainer, a teacher, and a patriot.”

His widow, Janet Angee, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for the invaluable guidance and support extended to her late husband during his years of dedicated service.

Speaking on behalf of friends, the Chief of Staff – Air Force, Brig. Gen. David Gonyi, said Wolimbwa lived “a life dedicated to service, a heart devoted to mentorship, and a spirit that shaped generations. His legacy reminds us that true greatness lies not only in ranks but in values we leave behind.”

The late Brig. Gen. Wolimbwa was accorded an 11-gun salute.

His burial was attended by UPDF generals, senior officers, Members of Parliament, clergy, cultural leaders, politicians, and other dignitaries.