Stephen Kiggundu

Stephen Kiggundu (3 April 1977 – 31 March 2024), was a Ugandan military officer, military pilot, paratrooper, military flight instructor and military commander in the Uganda People's Defence Force. At the time of his death, he was the Deputy Commander of the UPDF Air Force. He served in that role from September 2022 until March 2024.

Early life and education He was born on 3 April 1977, in the neighborhood called "Bugonga", in the City of Entebbe, in Wakiso District. He attended Ugandan primary and secondary schools. He was admitted to university, graduating with a bachelor's degree in information and communications technology (ICT). He also served as the squadron commander of the Sukhoi Su-30MK2 squadron. In 2022, president Yoweri Museveni promoted him from Lieutenant Colonel to Brigadier General, skipping the rank of Colonel. He was then appointed Deputy Commander of UPDF Air Force, deputizing Lieutenant General Charles Okidi.

Death Brigadier Kiggundu was electrocuted while taking a shower in the bathroom of his official residence in the city of Entebbe, on the evening of Sunday 31 March 2024, three days shy of his 47th birthday. The Uganda military launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death. He was buried on 4 April 2024 at his ancestral home, in Kijambura Cell, Nyangahya Division, Kikwanana Ward in Masindi District, Bunyoro sub-region, in Uganda's Western Region.