Elly Tumwine

January 10, 2024
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Elly Tumwine
Full Name Elly Tumwine
Occupation Artist
Date Of Birth Apr 12, 1954(1954-04-12)
Age 70
Country Uganda
Horoscope Aries

Elly Tumwine Biography

Name Elly Tumwine
Birthday Apr 12
Birth Year 1954
Birth Country Uganda
Birth Sign Aries
Children(s) Cynthia Tumwine, Eriya Tumwine Junior

Elly Tumwine is one of the most popular and richest Artist who was born on April 12, 1954 in Uganda. Elly Tumwine, born 12 April 1954 at Burunga, Mbarara District. He was a student at Burunga primary school, Mbarara High School and St. Henry’s College Kitovu before transferring to Makerere University, where in 1977, he earned an honorary degree: Master of Arts in Fine Art along with the Diploma in Education. abbreviated as BA (FA)/Dip. Ed. He was an expert with the study of the historical development of painting.

He has also been a permanent member of UPDF since 1986. UPDF as a member of the Ugandan Parliament since 1986.

He subsequently graduated from the Cadet Officers Course at the Tanzania Military Academy at Monduli. 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 holds further military qualifications from the military academy in Vystry, in the Soviet Union.

The year 1978 was when Elly Tumwine ended his teaching career in order to be a part of FRONASA forces under the leadership of Yoweri Museveni, to fight his Idi Amin’s regime. In 1981 the year that Museveni was in the bush to establish his own National Resistance Army (NRA), Elly Tumwine went with the NRA. The report says that he opened the gun during the National Resistance Army War, which brought into power the National Resistance Army and the National Resistance Movement to the powerhouse of Uganda in the year 1986. During the battle between NRA along with the UNLA, Tumwine sustained facial injuries that resulted in the loss of vision within one of his eyes. When he was injured in 1984, Tumwine became the Commanding Officer of the Army which that he held until 1987 at which point he was succeeded by general Salim Saleh. In the past Tumwine was in different positions such as:

Elly Tumwine Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Artist
House Living in own house.

Elly Tumwine is one of the richest Artist from Uganda. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Elly Tumwine 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

General Elly Tumwine (born 12 April 1954) is a Ugandan military official, professional artist and teacher. He was the commander of the National Resistance Army from 1984 until 1987. He is among the highest-ranking officers in the Ugandan military, and is also an active participant in Uganda’s Parliament. Ugandan Parliament, which represents his party, the Uganda People’s Defence Force.

Following his graduation at Makerere University in 1977, Elly Tumwine started an academic career at various schools across Uganda and taught Fine Art. Following his victory in the National Resistance Movement victory in 1986, he returned to his artistic pursuits. As the commander of the NRA He designed the flag, the emblem , and the camouflage and green military uniforms. He was appointed chairman of the board of trustees for the National Cultural Centre. He founded The Creations Limited, his business. The Creations Limited, to help promote the arts and craft industry, promoting creativity and artistic values. It is part of a variety of Ugandan organizations, including:

In September 2005, he was promoted to the rank of General in the UPDF and named to Chair the UPDF General Court Marshal.

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Who is Elly Tumwine Dating?

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Elly Ranked on the list of most popular Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Uganda. Elly Tumwine celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.

How Elly Tumwine lost his eye?

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.

How old is Elly Tumwine?

68 years (April 12, 1954)

Who is Gen Salim Saleh?

Salim Saleh (born Caleb Akandwanaho, 14 January 1960) is a retired Ugandan military officer who served in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), the armed forces of Uganda. He is a brother to the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, and an adviser to the President on military matters.

How many children does Museveni have?

She is married to President Yoweri Museveni, with whom she has four children.

Who are the siblings of Museveni?

Siblings

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