12th EAC Armed Forces Field Training Excercise set kicks off in Jinja.

 

The United Republic of Tanzania Contingent for EAC FTX Ushirikiano Imara 2022 have arrived in the exercise area in Jinja. Exercise Director Maj Gen Nabasa, Head of  Mission Hon Wanyoto and other exercise officials visiting the Tz Contingent

Photo :The United Republic of Tanzania Contingent for EAC FTX Ushirikiano Imara Arriving in the exercise area in Jinja. Exercise Director Maj Gen Nabasa, Head of Mission Hon Wanyoto and other exercise officials visiting the Tz Contingent.

Uganda People's Defence Force UPDF has kicked off for EAC Field Training Exercises 'Ushirikiano Imara' 2022. The exercise which  started on 27 May 2022 will end on  16 of Jun 2022,the training is taking place in  Jinja, Buikwe & Mayuge Districts.

This  exercise is mainly  conducted in accordance with Article 2 of the EAC Protocol on Cooperation in Defence Affairs under the theme, “Promoting Peace, Security and Stability towards the East African Community Integration.” 

The main objective of the exercise is to train the Partner States’ Armed Forces, Police, Civilian components and other stakeholders in planning, and conduct an integrated mission encompassing; peace support operations, disaster management, counter terrorism and counter piracy.  

According to UPDF spokesperson,Brig Gen. Felix Kulayigye, their  FTX will be held with an aim of enhancing Partner States’ Defence Forces’ capabilities in jointly combatting complex security challenges faced in the region. 

Speaking ahead of the exercise, EAC Secretary General Hon. (Dr) Peter Mathuki disclosed that the EAC Partner States have confirmed their participation in the Jinja exercise.  

“We are expecting at least 1,533 participants across the Partner States and 10 observers from the newly admitted Democratic Republic of Congo,” said the Secretary   General. 

Dr. Mathuki said that the official opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on 3rd June, 2022 with the closing ceremony or VIP scheduled for 10th June, 2022. 

The previous Field Training Exercise took place in November 2018 in the United Republic of Tanzania in Muheza District, Tanga.