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Elly Tumwine was born on 12 April, 1954 in Uganda, is a Ugandan general. Discover Elly Tumwine's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
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| Occupation |
Educator and Military officer |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
12 April, 1954 |
| Birthday |
12 April |
| Birthplace |
Uganda |
| Date of death |
25 August, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Agha Khan Hospital, Nairobi |
| Nationality |
Uganda
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Elly Tumwine Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Not Available |
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| Children |
Cynthia Tumwine, Eriya Tumwine Junior |
Elly Tumwine Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Elly Tumwine worth at the age of 68 years old? Elly Tumwine’s income source is mostly from being a successful Educator. He is from Uganda. We have estimated Elly Tumwine's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Educator |
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Timeline
General Elly Tumwine (12 April 1954–25 August 2022), was a Ugandan military officer, designer, visual artist, and educator.
Elly Tumwine was born on 12 April 1954, in Burunga, Mbarara District.
He attended Burunga Primary School, Mbarara High School and St. Henry's College Kitovu, before joining Makerere University, where in 1977, he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art together with the Diploma in Education; abbreviated:BA (FA)/Dip. Ed.
He specialised in the history of art painting.
He subsequently graduated from the Cadet Officers Course at the Tanzania Military Academy at Monduli.
Immediately after graduating from Makerere University in 1977, Elly Tumwine embarked on a teaching career in various schools in Uganda, teaching fine art.
In 1978, he interrupted his teaching career to join the FRONASA forces led by Yoweri Museveni to fight the Idi Amin regime.
In 1981, when Museveni went to the bush to form the National Resistance Army (NRA), Elly Tumwine went with him.
He served as commander of the National Resistance Army from 1984 to 1987.
He was one of the highest-ranking members of the Ugandan military who recently called on police to shoot at protester.
. He also ordered the military to kidnap, illegally incarcerate and send opposition members to be tried in military courts based on trumped up charges, which resulted in Bobi Wine supporters suing for Human Rights violations.
This led the United States of America to sanction the Ugandan generals over human rights abuses.
He was a member of the Ugandan Parliament, representing the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF).
In 1984, Tumwine was named Commander of the Army, a post he held until 1987, when he was succeeded by General Salim Saleh.
Over the years, he served in various positions, including:
He is reported to have fired the first shot in the National Resistance Army War, which propelled the National Resistance Army and National Resistance Movement into power in Uganda in 1986.
During the fighting between the NRA and the UNLA, Tumwine sustained facial injuries that led to loss of sight in one eye.
He was also continuously represented the UPDF in the Ugandan Parliament since 1986.
After the National Resistance Movement victory in 1986, he resumed his art.
While serving as the commander of the NRA, he designed the flag, the emblem and the green and camouflage uniforms of the army.
He was appointed the chairman of the board of trustees of the National Cultural Centre.
In 1992, he launched his company, The Creations Limited, to promote the arts and crafts industry, encouraging artistic values and creativity.
The company is a member of several Ugandan organisations, including:
Tumwine collapsed at a wedding and was admitted to Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, sometime in July 2022.
When his condition deteriorated, he was flown to the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
He died there on 25 August 2022.
He also attended the Senior Command Course at the Uganda Senior Command and Staff College at Kimaka, in Jinja, Uganda, being a member of the pioneer class that graduated in 2005.
Tumwine also held further military qualifications from the military academy in Vystry, in the Soviet Union.
In September 2005, he was promoted to the rank of general in the UPDF and named to chair the UPDF General Court Marshal.
On Monday 16 May 2022, Tumwiine was among 34 generals who were retired from the UPDF.
Elly Tumwine was regularly connected to violence against Ugandans.
He was the former Security Minister in the Cabinet of Uganda, from March 2018 until 2021.
He retired from active military service in July 2022.
After Bobi Wine was arrested on 18 November 2020 in Luuka, protests broke out which were met with excessive violence.
