The 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Command Post Exercise (CPX), codenamed Ushirikiano Imara, has concluded at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya. The exercise, which commenced on 14 May 2026 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi, was conducted under the theme, “Enhancing Regional Cooperation and Readiness for Peace,…
The 14th edition of the East African Community regional security command post exercise, codenamed Ushirikiano Imara, has officially commenced in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together military, police, and civilian components from all EAC partner states. The exercise which opened at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi, is being conducted under the theme, “Enhancing Regional…
Uganda has flagged off a 69-personnel contingent drawn from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service, and civilian components to participate in the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Command Post Exercise (CPX), codenamed “Ushirikiano Imara 26.” The exercise will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 8…
The Ugandan contingent that participated in the 13th East African Community Armed Forces Field Training Exercise, codenamed ‘Ushirikiano Imara’, in Rwanda, received accolades for their exceptional performance. Brig Gen Micheal Kabango, Chief of Staff – Land Force, commended the contingent for upholding Uganda’s standards during the exercise. He expressed confidence in their ability to…
Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, Deputy Commander Land Force, flagged off Uganda’s contingent for the 13th East African Community Field Training Exercise, codenamed ‘Ushirikiano Imara,’ in Rwanda today. The ceremony took place at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja, where participants are undergoing pre-mission training. Maj Gen Takirwa urged the contingent to uphold…
Uganda’s participants in the upcoming 13th Field Training Exercise, “Ushirikiano Imara,” have been urged to demonstrate the country’s capabilities in peacekeeping missions fully. The participants are currently undergoing an induction exercise at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja. The 13th East African Field Training Exercise, scheduled to take place in Rwanda in…
The President and Commander-In-Chief of the UPDF H.E Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today urged East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces to continuously promote the integration agenda as a great pillar for the social economic transformation of the region. This remark was contained in President Museveni’s speech which was read by the First Deputy…
The Exercise Director of the on-going 12th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX), Ushirikiano Imara 2022, made a routine visit of the different contingent camps to check on their defensive positions. The visit on 6th June further aimed at checking on the troops readiness to effectively respond to…
The 12th Edition of the EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX) that commenced with a Command Post Exercise conducted in Jinja, followed by the Jinja and Kampala Planning Conferences; culminating into this year’s FTX, has led to the construction of key infrastructure around Jinja district. Alongside the main FTX conduct, the exercise is undertaking…
Uganda’s Third Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon Lukia Isanga Nakadama has today flagged off the 12th Edition of the EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise, Ushirikiano Imara 2022, at Gaddafi barracks, in Jinja district. In her remarks, Hon Nakadama noted that the region is facing multiple security challenges and crises including armed conflict, environmental disasters,…