Michael Ondoga

Major General Michael Ondoga (born 1960), is a senior military officer in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). He currently serves as the Military Attache to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was appointed to that position in July 2019.

Background Michael Ondoga was born in Moyo District circa 1960.

Following his acquittal on all charges in May 2015, he spent another 10 months undeployed. In March 2016, he was assigned to the National Enterprise Corporation as Deputy Director General responsible for the Kyoga Project, the Uganda military’s Nakasongola-based explosives program. He reports directly to NEC's Director General, Major General James Mugira. While in detention, following denial of bail on multiple occasions, he underwent a surgical procedure at Bombo Military Hospital, in May 2014. In May 2015, he was acquitted of all charges by the court martial, chaired by Major General Levi Karuhanga, and released from detention.

Personal life Major General Michael Odonga is a married father.