Bilateral Relations

Gen Kainerugaba Moves To Strengthen Uganda-Canada Military Ties

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon met with the Canadian Defence Advisor to Uganda, Colonel Todd Braithwaite, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation between Uganda and Canada.

Colonel Braithwaite thanked Gen Kainerugaba for the meeting, describing it as a rare and valuable opportunity.

The Canadian military officer acknowledged Uganda’s significant contributions to regional peacekeeping, including its role as a major player in regional peacekeeping missions. He commended Uganda for its support of UN peace initiatives and for facilitating the movement of UN logistics and personnel.

The Defence Advisor confirmed plans to include Uganda in Canada’s Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP). This program aims to build military capacity and support peace support operations training across East Africa.

General Kainerugaba thanked Colonel Braithwaite for the visit and expressed his optimism for a strong and collaborative military partnership in the future.

The meeting was also attended by Ms. Sarah Rubanga Kaggwa, Vice Consul at the Consulate of Canada in Uganda. The CDF was accompanied by the Chief of Joint Staff, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba and the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Major General Richard Otto

UPDF

Recent Posts

UPDF Battle Group 43 Awarded AU Medals as Battle Group 47 Takes Over Somalia Mission

The African Union has awarded medals to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group…

5 hours ago

EAC Command Post Exercise Ushirikiano Imara Opens In Kenya

The 14th edition of the East African Community regional security command post exercise, codenamed Ushirikiano…

19 hours ago

President Museveni Sworn -in, Implores Ugandans To Adopt “Kisanja No Sleep Strategy.”

Uganda marked the official commencement of the 2026–2031 term of office on Monday at the…

2 days ago

UPDF Passes Out Platoon Commanders At Labwordwong Training School

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 53 officers who completed the Platoon…

5 days ago

UPDF And TPDF Hold First-Ever Proximity Commanders’ Meeting To Boost Border Stability

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) have reaffirmed…

5 days ago

UPDF Passes Out 106 Artillery Soldiers After Specialised Training In Moroto

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has passed out 106 soldiers under…

6 days ago