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| birth_place = [[Mitooma District]] |
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| occupation = [[Military officer|Retired Military Officer]], [[Teacher]] |
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'''Shaban Bantariza''' ( |
'''Shaban Bantariza''' (1963 – 27 October 2020) was a [[Colonel]] in the [[Uganda People's Defense Force]] (UPDF).<ref name="1R">{{cite web|title=Ugandan Troops Move Against Tribal King in Rebel Region |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] Quoting the [[Associated Press]] |agency=Associated Press |date=27 November 2016 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/27/world/africa/ugandan-troops-move-against-tribal-king-in-rebel-region.html | |
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access-date=17 July 2017 |location=New York City}}</ref> He served as the deputy director of the Uganda Media Centre and deputy government spokesperson, from June 2015.<ref name="Reapp">{{cite web|title=President Museveni re-appoints Col Bantariza | newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |date=5 June 2015 | |
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url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/President-Museveni-re-appoints-Col-Bantariza/-/688334/2740872/-/nb4dcz/-/index.html | access-date=17 July 2017 |author=Raymond Lukwago | location=Kampala}}</ref><ref name="Ret">{{cite web| url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Gen-Okecho-Col-Bantariza-retire-army/688334-2888698-6mk07d/index.html |title=Gen Tumukunde, Gen Okecho, Col Bantariza finally retire from the army |accessdate=17 July 2017| date=28 September 2015 |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |author=Monitor Reporter| location=Kampala}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] | url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Museveni-threat-to-Uganda-future--US/688334-3130668-egd79n/index.html |title=Museveni a threat to Uganda future - US |accessdate=17 July 2017 |date=23 March 2016 | first=Frederic |last=Musisi |location |
url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/President-Museveni-re-appoints-Col-Bantariza/-/688334/2740872/-/nb4dcz/-/index.html | access-date=17 July 2017 |author=Raymond Lukwago | location=Kampala}}</ref><ref name="Ret">{{cite web| url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Gen-Okecho-Col-Bantariza-retire-army/688334-2888698-6mk07d/index.html |title=Gen Tumukunde, Gen Okecho, Col Bantariza finally retire from the army |accessdate=17 July 2017| date=28 September 2015 |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |author=Monitor Reporter| location=Kampala}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] | url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Museveni-threat-to-Uganda-future--US/688334-3130668-egd79n/index.html |title=Museveni a threat to Uganda future - US |accessdate=17 July 2017 |date=23 March 2016 | first=Frederic |last=Musisi |location=Kampala}}</ref> |
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==Background and education== |
==Background and education== |
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Bantariza was born in [[Mitooma District]] in Uganda's [[Western Region, Uganda|Western Region]], circa 1963. He attended [[St. Leo's College, Kyegobe]], in [[Fort Portal]], [[Kabarole District]] for his O-Level studies. He then joined the Catholic brotherhood, where he trained as an elementary school teacher.<ref name="Profile">{{cite web|accessdate=17 July 2017| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72_gmthMY44 |title=Col. Shaban Bantariza Shares His Life Story |date=16 July 2017 |publisher=NBS TV Uganda |author=Mable Twegumye Zake |format=Video |location=Kampala}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> |
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While pursuing a course at [[Makerere University]] in 1985, he abandoned his studies and joined the [[National Resistance Army]], led by [[Yoweri Museveni]]. He attended guerrilla bootcamp in the Kabarore area, in foothills of the [[Rwenzori Mountains]].<ref name="Profile"/> He also attended and graduated from the [[Uganda Senior Command and Staff College]], having studied the senior command course offered annually at the college.<ref name="Profile"/> |
While pursuing a course at [[Makerere University]] in 1985, he abandoned his studies and joined the [[National Resistance Army]], led by [[Yoweri Museveni]]. He attended guerrilla bootcamp in the Kabarore area, in foothills of the [[Rwenzori Mountains]].<ref name="Profile"/> He also attended and graduated from the [[Uganda Senior Command and Staff College]], having studied the senior command course offered annually at the college.<ref name="Profile"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Bantariza served as the UPDF spokesperson from 2000 to 2002 and from 2003 to 2006.<ref name="Arr">{{cite web|first=and Richard Wanambwa|location=Kampala | url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Col-Bantariza-charged-with-fraud--remanded/688334-1902540-7ex9s5z/index.html | title=Col Bantariza charged with fraud, remanded |date=3 July 2013 | accessdate=3 July 2017 |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] | last=Risdel Kasasira}}</ref> For a period of time, prior to February 2009, |
Bantariza served as the UPDF spokesperson from 2000 to 2002 and from 2003 to 2006.<ref name="Arr">{{cite web|first=and Richard Wanambwa|location=Kampala | url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Col-Bantariza-charged-with-fraud--remanded/688334-1902540-7ex9s5z/index.html | title=Col Bantariza charged with fraud, remanded |date=3 July 2013 | accessdate=3 July 2017 |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] | last=Risdel Kasasira}}</ref> For a period of time, prior to February 2009, Bantariza, at the rank of [[lieutenant colonel]], served as the commander of the Oliver Tambo Leadership School,<ref name="Trans">{{cite web |title=Bantariza moved in new UPDF reshuffle |last=Kasasira |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |location=Kampala |url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Bantariza_moved_in_new_UPDF_reshuffle_80356.shtml |first=Risdel |accessdate=17 July 2017 |date=23 February 2009 |format=Archived from original |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226194609/http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Bantariza_moved_in_new_UPDF_reshuffle_80356.shtml |archivedate=26 February 2009 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> in [[Kaweweta]], [[Nakaseke District]], in [[Central Region, Uganda|Uganda's Central Region]].<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=17 July 2017 | url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1293365/zuma-tambo-leadership-school |title=Zuma opens Tambo leadership school |newspaper=[[New Vision]] | date=27 March 2010 |first=Anne |last=Mugisa |location=Kampala}}</ref> On 26 February 2009, he was appointed commandant of the National Leadership Institute (NALI), in [[Kyankwanzi]], [[Kyankwanzi District]].<ref name="Trans"/> He served in that capacity until he was relieved of his duties on 7 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=17 July 2017 | url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1321132/aronda-fighting-museveni-bantariza |title=Aronda is fighting me over Museveni - Bantariza | |
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date= 20 February 2015 |newspaper=[[New Vision]] |first=Pascal |last=Kwesiga |location=Kampala}}</ref> |
date= 20 February 2015 |newspaper=[[New Vision]] |first=Pascal |last=Kwesiga |location=Kampala}}</ref> |
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In June 2013, he was appointed |
In June 2013, he was appointed Deputy Executive Director of the National Media Centre. On 2 July 2013, at the rank of [[colonel]], he was arrested, charged with embezzlement and remanded to Makindye Military prison by the General Court Martial on charges of alleged fraud.<ref name="Arr"/> After proceedings that lasted nearly three years,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1319657/im-witch-hunted-bantariza | title=I'm being witch-hunted - Bantariza |location=Kampala | accessdate=17 July 2017 |date=26 January 2015 |newspaper=[[New Vision]] | first=Pascal |last=Kwesiga}}</ref> the Court Martial, chaired by [[Major General]] [[Levi Karuhanga]], acquitted Colonel Bantariza due to lack of evidence against him, on 14 April 2015.<ref name="Arr"/> On 24 June 2015, following his acquittal by the general court martial, he resumed work at the Uganda Media Centre, the president of Uganda having directed in writing that Bantariza resumes work.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=17 July 2017 | url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1328399/col-bantariza-resumes-media-centre|title=Col. Bantariza resumes work at Media Centre | date=16 June 2015 | newspaper=[[New Vision]] | first=Francis |last=Emorut| location=Kampala}}</ref> |
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==Retirement from the UPDF== |
==Retirement from the UPDF== |
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On 28 September 2015, Bantariza retired from the UPDF. He continued to serve as the deputy government spokesperson |
On 28 September 2015, Bantariza retired from the UPDF.<ref name="Ret"/> He continued to serve as the deputy government spokesperson until his death on 27 October 2020.<ref name="LastR"/> |
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==Death== |
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He died on 27 October 2020, at [[Mulago National Referral Hospital]], where he had been admitted two days before, complaining of chest discomfort, fatigue and cough. Before his death, his samples had tested positive for [[COVID-19]]. He also suffered from [[diabetes mellitus]] and [[systemic hypertension]].<ref name="LastR">{{cite web|date=27 October 2020 |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/government-says-col-bantariza-died-of-covid-19-2723210 |title=Government says Col Bantariza died of Covid-19 |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |author=Daily Monitor |access-date=27 October 2020 | place=Kampala}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[https://mediacentre.go.ug/ Website of Uganda Media Centre] |
*[https://mediacentre.go.ug/ Website of Uganda Media Centre] |
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Latest revision as of 13:09, 20 December 2022
Colonel (Retired) Shaban Bantariza | |
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Born | 1963 |
Died | 27 October 2020 | (aged 56–57)
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Alma mater | Makerere University Uganda Senior Command and Staff College |
Occupation(s) | Retired Military Officer, Teacher |
Years active | 1985 to 2020 |
Known for | Military |
Shaban Bantariza (1963 – 27 October 2020) was a Colonel in the Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF).[1] He served as the deputy director of the Uganda Media Centre and deputy government spokesperson, from June 2015.[2][3][4]
Background and education
[edit]Bantariza was born in Mitooma District in Uganda's Western Region, circa 1963. He attended St. Leo's College, Kyegobe, in Fort Portal, Kabarole District for his O-Level studies. He then joined the Catholic brotherhood, where he trained as an elementary school teacher.[5]
While pursuing a course at Makerere University in 1985, he abandoned his studies and joined the National Resistance Army, led by Yoweri Museveni. He attended guerrilla bootcamp in the Kabarore area, in foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.[5] He also attended and graduated from the Uganda Senior Command and Staff College, having studied the senior command course offered annually at the college.[5]
Career
[edit]Bantariza served as the UPDF spokesperson from 2000 to 2002 and from 2003 to 2006.[6] For a period of time, prior to February 2009, Bantariza, at the rank of lieutenant colonel, served as the commander of the Oliver Tambo Leadership School,[7] in Kaweweta, Nakaseke District, in Uganda's Central Region.[8] On 26 February 2009, he was appointed commandant of the National Leadership Institute (NALI), in Kyankwanzi, Kyankwanzi District.[7] He served in that capacity until he was relieved of his duties on 7 October 2011.[9]
In June 2013, he was appointed Deputy Executive Director of the National Media Centre. On 2 July 2013, at the rank of colonel, he was arrested, charged with embezzlement and remanded to Makindye Military prison by the General Court Martial on charges of alleged fraud.[6] After proceedings that lasted nearly three years,[10] the Court Martial, chaired by Major General Levi Karuhanga, acquitted Colonel Bantariza due to lack of evidence against him, on 14 April 2015.[6] On 24 June 2015, following his acquittal by the general court martial, he resumed work at the Uganda Media Centre, the president of Uganda having directed in writing that Bantariza resumes work.[11]
Retirement from the UPDF
[edit]On 28 September 2015, Bantariza retired from the UPDF.[3] He continued to serve as the deputy government spokesperson until his death on 27 October 2020.[12]
Death
[edit]He died on 27 October 2020, at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been admitted two days before, complaining of chest discomfort, fatigue and cough. Before his death, his samples had tested positive for COVID-19. He also suffered from diabetes mellitus and systemic hypertension.[12]
See also
[edit]- Aronda Nyakairima
- Felix Kulayigye
- Nobel Mayombo
- Uganda Ministry of Information and Communications Technology
References
[edit]- ^ "Ugandan Troops Move Against Tribal King in Rebel Region". The New York Times Quoting the Associated Press. New York City. Associated Press. 27 November 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Raymond Lukwago (5 June 2015). "President Museveni re-appoints Col Bantariza". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ a b Monitor Reporter (28 September 2015). "Gen Tumukunde, Gen Okecho, Col Bantariza finally retire from the army". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Musisi, Frederic (23 March 2016). "Museveni a threat to Uganda future - US". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ a b c Mable Twegumye Zake (16 July 2017). "Col. Shaban Bantariza Shares His Life Story" (Video). Kampala: NBS TV Uganda. Retrieved 17 July 2017.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ a b c Risdel Kasasira, and Richard Wanambwa (3 July 2013). "Col Bantariza charged with fraud, remanded". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ a b Kasasira, Risdel (23 February 2009). "Bantariza moved in new UPDF reshuffle". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original (Archived from original) on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Mugisa, Anne (27 March 2010). "Zuma opens Tambo leadership school". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Kwesiga, Pascal (20 February 2015). "Aronda is fighting me over Museveni - Bantariza". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Kwesiga, Pascal (26 January 2015). "I'm being witch-hunted - Bantariza". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Emorut, Francis (16 June 2015). "Col. Bantariza resumes work at Media Centre". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ a b Daily Monitor (27 October 2020). "Government says Col Bantariza died of Covid-19". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 27 October 2020.