Charles Oluka
Brigadier General Charles Oluka | |
|---|---|
| Born | Soroti District, Uganda |
| Died | 29 January 2025 Kampala, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Known for | Military matters |
| Title | Director General Internal Security Organisation |
| Spouse |
Rose Amongin Oluka (m. 1981) |
Charles Oluka (1956 – 29 January 2025) was a Ugandan military officer at the rank of Brigadier general[1] in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). He was the Director General of the Internal Security Organisation, from 8 October 2020 until his death on 29 January 2025.[2] Before that, he served as the Director of technical services at the spy agency until 2018.[3]
Early life
Oluka was born in 1956 in Kumi district in Eastern Uganda.[4]
Oluka went to Tanzania Military Academy in Monduli in 1990 where he got military training.[4] He also went to Galileo College based in Israel for military trainings in officer Cadet, Junior Staff and Command Course, Company Commanders’ Course and Strategic National Security.[5] He also attained basic military training at Kaweweta.[5]
Military career
Oluka joined UPDF in 1987 and was commissioned in 1991.[6]
Oluka served as Director of Technical Services at ISO, a position he held up to 2018.[4]
On 8 October 2020, President Yoweri Museveni appointed him as the substantive Director general of the Internal Security Organisation.[7][8] He replaced Colonel Kaka Bagyenda, who, together with his deputy Don Mugimba, were relieved of their positions.[9][10][11]
ISO under Brig Gen Oluka was also pivotal in the apprehension of criminals involved in the greater Masaka machete attacks that left close to 30 people killed between July and September 2021. He was always present in joint security briefings whenever a crime incident that needed joint efforts happened.
In January 2024, Oluka was promoted to a rank of brigadier general in the UPDF by Yoweri Museveni from a rank of colonel.[10][9][6]
Oluka's deputy is Taban Amin, one the sons of former Ugandan president Idi Amin.[2][12]
Death
Oluka died on arrival at Seguku hospital, Kampala on 29 January 2025 [13][10][11][14] after collapsing during a family prayer session.[15] He was buried on 8 February 2025 in Ousia village found in Apapai sub-county in Kalaki district with eleven gun salute as an honor for his service in military.[16][17][10][18]
Oluka was married to Harriet Akisa and they had their wedding in 2023 at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Madera found in Soroti.[19]
See also
Order of succession
References
- ^ "Museveni promotes ISO boss Charles Oluka, 395 others". observer.ug. 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b Asiteza, Remmy (29 January 2025). "Uganda's ISO Director Brig Gen Charles Oluka dead". Daily Express. Kampala. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Risdel Kasasira and Andrew Bagala (9 October 2020). "Why Museveni sacked ISO boss Kaka, deputy". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ a b c Editor, News. "Internal Security Organization Boss Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka Passes On - Explorer Uganda". explorer.co.ug. Archived from the original on 30 January 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Opio, Isaac (29 January 2025). "ISO Boss Brig Charles Oluka Dies at 57". ChimpReports. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b URN (1 February 2024). "Museveni promotes ISO boss Charles Oluka, 395 others". The Observer. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ Kazibwe, Kenneth (9 October 2020). "Museveni appoints new ISO boss to replace Col.Kaka". Nilepost News. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Reporter, NewVision (29 January 2025). "News: ISO chief Brig Gen Charles Oluka dies in hospital". New Vision. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b Kazibwe, Kenneth. "How Gen Oluka changed ISO". Nilepost News. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Uganda's spy chief Brig Gen Charles Oluka dies at 57". Monitor. 9 February 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b Atukunda, Rogers (29 January 2025). "ISO Director General Brig Gen Charles Oluka Dies at Seguku Hospital". SoftPower News. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Ex-President Idi Amin's Son Taban Named Deputy ISO Boss". Kampala: Business Focus Uganda. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ ISO Director General Brig Gen Charles Oluka Dead
- ^ Independent, The (31 January 2025). "Brig Gen Oluka burial on Sunday". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ URN (30 January 2025). "ISO boss Brig Gen Charles Oluka eulogised". The Observer. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ Reporter, NewVision (9 February 2025). "News: Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka laid to rest". New Vision. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Official Burial Program for the Late Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka, ISO Director - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation". 3 February 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ admin. "Brig Charles Oluka: The Tough Soldier with a Gentle Soul". Nilepost News. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ Reporter, NELSON MANDELA | PML Daily (29 January 2025). "BREAKING! ISO Director General Brig Gen Charles Oluka Dead". PML Daily. Retrieved 13 December 2025.