Mbegu Za Mapinduzi

MZM is an Association for Children of NRA/UPDF combatants. Continuity of the legacy and gains of the NRA through Political, Social and Economic Empowerment.

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

Profiling #UgandaRevolutionaries

Late Brig. Patrick Kankiriho RO/318,famed for commanding Operation Lightening Thunder in 2008 that forced the LRA rebels out of Garamba was born in 1961& died 2013.

At the time of his death, he was Commander of the 2nd Army Division in Mbarara.

[Marcella Karekye @MKarekye]

Congratulations to our new Speaker and Deputy Speaker. I can only pray for divine wisdom for the duties ahead of you require it. #KnowYourLeaders

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

Dear Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, you fought a good fight and your legacy will live on forever, may your soul rest in eternal peace. #RIPOulanyah

[Ian Aziz NAMANYA @Iantallsmiles]

Happy liberation day!

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

Happy #LiberationDayUg

Preserving a Legacy!

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

In this video clip, Maj. Gen. Stephen Kashaka's son, Pilot Sankara Stephen (@sankyboi) talks about his dad's military career and character.

"He is a very nice person who loves the army and purposely looks out for his fellow combatant's children," says Sankara

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

Profiling #UgandaRevolutionaries

Maj. Gen. Stephen Mutungi Kashaka, RO/00038 was born on June 9 (Heroes' Day), 1955 – still active.

He joined FRONASA in 1979 and after the fall of Amin, he was sent for an Officer Cadet Course at Moduli by the UNLA and was passed out in 1980.

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

● Uganda’s Defence Liaison Officer at the EAC Secretariat Arusha, till 2005

● Defence Advisor Ug High Commission Pretoria South Africa, a position he held from 2009 till 2015

● Currently serving as the Defence Advisor Ug High Commission Dares Salaam Tanzania.

[Ruhima Jonah @JonahRuhima]

On this Day 14th November in 1999, this great Nation was robbed of one of it's finest, bravest fighters and commander, the late Lt Col Reuben Ikondere. Afande Ikondere a great Miltary strategist & Pan Africanist was one of the 27 armed NRA fighters who attacked Kabamba.

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

"The two cultures of the Bahima and Karimojongs exchanged pleasantly surpring culture shocks. Different but really similar-somehow," she says

He had a beautiful soul, he loved God, his family, his country, his job and his cows! 2/2

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

His niece @Pamankunda remembers Late Kankiriho for being so stubborn& full of humor.

She, like his son Nkiriho emphasized his exceptional love for the people of Moroto.

She has a vivid memory of his wedding day, many of his Karimojong friends attended and stayed for days. 1/2

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

Profiling #UgandaRevolutionaries

Late Brig. Patrick Kankiriho RO/318,famed for commanding Operation Lightening Thunder in 2008 that forced the LRA rebels out of Garamba was born in 1961& died 2013.

At the time of his death, he was Commander of the 2nd Army Division in Mbarara.

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

Patrick Nkiriho, Late Brig.Patrick Kankiriho's first born narrates how his father formed enduring bonds with the communities in which he was deployed, especially Karamoja:

"He loved the Karimojong so much. I witnessed it on the several journeys he drove us there," he says.

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

Profiling #UgandaRevolutionaries

Late Brig. Patrick Kankiriho RO/318,famed for commanding Operation Lightening Thunder in 2008 that forced the LRA rebels out of Garamba was born in 1961& died 2013.

At the time of his death, he was Commander of the 2nd Army Division in Mbarara.

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

His daughter, Desire Kankiriho described her late dad as a very loving, attentive and caring father who loved his country and job very much.

She also reveals that her dad was a lover of music.

"He was a great man," she says

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

In his eulogy, Late Aronda describe Kankiriho as a patriotic, brave and disciplined soldier whose valour on the battlefield was unrivalled. He described him as the master of counter insurgency operations

[Mbegu Za Mapinduzi @MbeguZa]

In 2007,he was promoted to Brigadier& in 2008 was deployed to Garamba in Democratic Republic of Congo where he commanded
Operation Lightning Thunder, which dislodged Joseph Kony's LRA out of Uganda& DRC.

He then commanded the UPDF 2nd Division in Mbarara till his death.