Shaban Opolot

Shaban Opolot (died March 2005) was an Ugandan military officer. He served as commander of the Uganda Army from 1964 to 1966.

Early life Shaban Opolot was born in Namusi, a village in Nakaloke, Uganda. He could speak multiple languages, including Luganda. He was a Muslim of Teso ethnicity.

Military career Opolot joined the King's African Rifles (KAR) in 1944Efn|According to journalist Joshua Kato, Opolot joined the KAR in 1945.

Following a mutiny in 1964, Opolot was appointed Uganda Army commander By the end of his military career, he had risen to brigadier. and 6 March for his death, The magazine of the National Resistance Army writes that he was buried on 7 March. He was buried the next day in Kireka Village, Nakaloke Sub-County, Mbale District.