Public Figure Record

Who is Peter Elwelu?

Peter Elwelu

Ugandan army officer who served as Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).

Latest source 28 May 2025Reviewed 26 Oct 20264 sources

Identity

Full name
Peter Elwelu1 2 3
Also known as
Lt Gen Peter Elwelu
Country
Uganda
Status
Active

Former roles

  • Jun 2021 – Mar 2024Deputy Chief of Defence Forces · Uganda People's Defence Forces3
  • Jan 2017 – Jun 2021Commander of Land Forces · Uganda People's Defence Forces3
  • Commander, 2nd Division · Uganda People's Defence Forces2 3

Sources

  1. SecondaryAmong, Magogo, Lugoloobi among eight Ugandan officials sanctioned by USDaily Monitor · 30 May 2024
  2. SecondaryKasese killings that led to Lt Gen Elwelu sanctioningDaily Monitor · 31 May 2024
  3. SecondaryElwelu among 7 generals set to retire next monthThe Observer (Uganda) · 28 May 2025

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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