Gen Salim Saleh’s biography
Who is Salim saleh?
Salim Saleh also known as Caleb Akandwanaho is a retired Uganda military officer who served in Ugandan Peoples Defence Force as well as an adviser to the President on military matters .
He is a brother to the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni .
2. When was he born?
He was born on 14th January 1960 to the late Mr. Amos Kaguta and Esteri Kokundeka in Mbarara District.
3. What is General Salim Saleh’s education background?
Salim attended Kako Secondary School in Masaka but his studies were cut short after he visited his elder brother Museveni in Tanzania. By 1979, Saleh had already been trained as a commander in Mozambique and he fought in the war that removed the dictator Iddi Amin Dada. He later joined the Uganda Senior Command and Staff College at Kimaka in Jinja as a non-commissioned officer in 2003 and later promoted to the rank of General in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in 2005. Unfortunately he lost an opportunity to train in Munduli, Tanzania since people with O’ Level and higher qualifications were the only one considered.
However, Salim did not give up in 2005 and returned to school to obtained an A-Level Certificate which was the minimum requirement to become a member of parliament of Uganda before 2016 general elections.
4.What are the different posts Salim Saleh has ever served in ?
Salim became the senior presidential advisor on defence and security in 1996-1998 and the commander of the army’s Reserve Force in1990-2001. He then became a non-commissioned officer in 2003 and promoted to the rank of General in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in 2005.Saleh was later appointed Minister of State for Microfinance serving from 2006 to 2008. He later succeeded the late Gen Elly Tumwine as Army Commander in 1987 and held the post until 1989.
5. What is Salim Saleh’s net worth?
Salim is one of the richest Generals whose net worth is estimated to be $5.00 million which he earned from his occupation as Civil servant.
6. Is Salim Saleh alive?
Some heinous people have been announcing the senior army officer dead on various social media platforms but the state house has boldly denied the reports about Salim Saleh.Those who are spreading false information have been strongly warned and will face a penalty if found doing so.
7. Who is Salim Saleh’s wife?
Gen Salim Saleh is married to Jovial Saleh and both have seven children among the children include; Esteri Mugurwa, Alex Akwandnaho,Faiza Salima.
