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Gen Muhoozi Meets Japanese Defence Chief in Tokyo
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has today met with the Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defence Force, Gen Yoshihide Yoshida, at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Ichigaya Tokyo. They discussed ways of collaborating more closely as militaries. Today’s meeting follows that of Monday where he met Japan’s State Minister for…
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Gen Muhoozi, Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii Hisayuki during his visit to the East Asian country. Minister Fujii welcomed Gen Kainerugaba and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, citing the significance of mutual visits by dignitaries in recent years. Gen Kainerugaba, also the Senior Presidential…
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Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation with South African Counterpart
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), met with General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defense Force, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. Attendees included Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of Land Forces, Lt Gen Charles Okidi, Commander Airforce, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba,…
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Gen. Muhoozi, Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Discuss Growing Ties
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, met with Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Fatih AK and Turkish Defense Attaché Lt Col Caner Sağlam at Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. The discussion centered on the growing economic and security ties between Uganda and Turkey. Turkey’s presence in Uganda…
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Gen Muhoozi Discusses Security Cooperation with South Sudan Counterpart
The Chief of Defense Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defense Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Uganda…
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Gen Muhoozi Attends 1st Defense And Security Expo
President Yoweri Museveni has praised the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima, who served as Chief of Defence Forces from 2003 to 2013, for his significant role in professionalising the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF). The President, speaking on Tuesday afternoon at an event organised to pay tribute to Gen Aronda, said the commander “was outstanding in…
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Gen Muhoozi Holds Routine Security Meeting With Gen Mubarakh Muganga In Kigali, Rwanda
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba met with his Rwandan counterpart Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), at the RDF Headquarters in Kigali. The meeting was attended by senior military officials, including the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen James Birungi, and Brig…
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Gen Muhoozi Lands In Kigali, Rwanda To Attend Swearing-In Ceremony
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has arrived at Kigali International Airport where he is set to attend President Paul Kagame’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. Gen Muhoozi was received by his Rwandan counterpart, Gen Mubarak Muganga, and other senior RDF officers. He is accompanied by Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, and Brig…
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Gen Muhoozi Bids Farewell To British High Commissioner
The outgoing British High Commissioner to Uganda, Her Excellency Kate Airey meets Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations. Accompanied by the British Defence Adviser to Uganda, Lieutenant Colonel Ash Wiseman, HE Airey came to bid farewell to Gen Kainerugaba as her tour of duty in Uganda comes…
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Gen Muhoozi Praises Newly Promoted Senior Army Officers
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has commended the recently promoted generals and senior officers for their exemplary service to Uganda. During the pipping ceremony at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya Friday afternoon, General Kainerugaba praised the officers for setting high standards for their successors. The ceremony saw the decoration of five Brigadiers…
