The 13th EAC “Ushirikiano Imara” field training exercise flagged off officially in Rwanda.
KIGALI-RWANDA: The 13th East African Community (EAC) Ushirikiano Imara Field Training Exercise was on Thursday flagged off officially at the Rwanda Military Academy Gako.
Preceding over the ceremony the Rwanda’s Minister of Defense, Hon. Marizamunda Juvenal lauded the East African Community partner states for their commitment to regional cooperation.
Minister Marizamunda urged member states to embrace cooperation as the foundation for long-lasting peace in the region and emphasized the importance of collective effort in addressing security threats.
“This exercise is crucial for learning from each other, sharing experiences, and ultimately strengthening regional cooperation, it promotes interoperability and enhances our ability to operate in multidimensional ways, thereby deepening and widening our relations. It is essential for countries to come together and address security challenges as a team” said Min. Hon. Marizamunda Juvenal.
The East African Community field training exercise brings together participants from four countries: Rwanda, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Kenya.
The exercise is an annual event aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the EAC partner states’ security forces and this year’s exercise is based on the theme “Strengthening security Sector integration and harnessing Common Interests Consistent with EAC Regional Peace and Stability”.
The Ugandan delegation includes notable figures including; CP Michael Mugabi from Human Resource Development, ACP Lutalo Richard from Research, Planning, and Development and SSP Ahumuza Tobias from Counter Terrorism the Police Contingent Commander.
Others are SSP Okabo James, SSP Muzira Andrew, SSP Arop John Bosco, SSP Opiko, Charles, SSP Ochama Denis, SP Alur Juliet, SP Nabukeera Diana, SP Dockcen Atanasio, SP Baboneki Tomas, SP Wambete Cathbert, ASP Bukoli Edison, ASP Kedi Robert a campaigned by a team of Inspectorates and other junior officers.
