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Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on African militaries to address obstacles hindering military cooperation, emphasizing its critical role in fostering regional stability and continental unity.
Speaking during a lecture to senior military officers at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Command and Staff College in Musanze district, Gen Kainerugaba highlighted challenges such as regional conflicts and underdevelopment, as obstacles to military cooperation.
In his address, Gen Kainerugaba urged the officers to adopt a broader perspective, transcending national boundaries, and to prioritize mechanisms like regional cooperation, human security, and strengthening international partnerships with Africa’s traditional allies.
He underscored the importance of collective action in addressing shared challenges, noting that cooperation not only deters conflicts but also promotes economic development through reduced military spending.
The Ugandan CDF noted that working together yields the best results, as countries contribute their unique strengths and capabilities.
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, accompanied by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Gen MK Mubarakh, visited the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) in Nyakinama, Musanze… pic.twitter.com/ixbFHoK69D
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📽AMASHUSHO📽
Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo za Uganda, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba ari kumwe n’Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, basuye Ishuri Rikuru rya Gisirikare rya Nyakinama mu Karere ka Musanze.
Gen Kainerugaba yashimye ubufatanye buri hagati y’ingabo… pic.twitter.com/l74OwlLoLF
— Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) (@rbarwanda) March 21, 2025
He commended the diverse representation of African nations among the student officers, emphasizing the need for African-led solutions to African problems.
Such an approach, he argued, would ensure strategic security, prosperity, and stronger continental cooperation.
The Ugandan CDF also called for a shift in mindset, urging officers to move away from the competitive mentality where African nations seek to outdo one another.
Instead, he advocated for a cooperative approach that prioritizes unity and mutual progress.
Gen Kainerugaba also paid tribute to President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, crediting their leadership for the relationship between the UPDF and RDF.
During his visit to the college, Gen Kainerugaba was given a guided tour of the facilities and briefed on their operations. He was accompanied by his Rwandan counterpart, General Mubarakh Muganga, who joined him throughout the activities.
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SOURCE: UPDF Media
Empty shell just. Deadwood just presenting written script by Mwenda. Just a waste of time and money. Tell me, will Uganda Airlines ever make any profit when CDF Muhoozi just takes it without paying any money? He believes that everything in Uganda belongs to him and his father, Museveni. This is a complete and waste of the taxpayer’s money. You have exploited the country’s resources extensively over a prolonged period, and you are the biggest liability of Uganda. Pheeeewww.