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Why Museveni promoted, demoted army officers

The Weekly Observer "President Museveni’s desire to keep a tight leash on the army - his main source of power - and an attempt to ward off accusations of nepotism and tribalism, could have influenced the recent unprecedented army promotions and appointments.
The months of February and March have seen President Museveni, who is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, promote and appoint more than 100 officers to various higher ranks and offices."

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