Nakibus Lakara

Lieutenant General
Nakibus Lakara
Born1960 (age 6465)
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Alma materNational Defence College, Kenya
University of Nairobi
OccupationMilitary officer
Years active1990 – present
Known forMilitary matters

James Nakibus Lakara, commonly known as Nakibus Lakara, is a Lieutenant General in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). Since June 2016, he has been the commander of the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre based in Jinja in the Eastern Region of Uganda. From April 2015 until June 2016, he served as the deputy force commander of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) and was in charge of logistical support. From July 2013 until April 2015, he served as the commanding officer of the UPDF 3rd Division, based in Moroto.