Senior UPDF officers attend workshop in strategic insights

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A delegation of 70, including 52 student officers and directing staff from the Senior Command and Staff College – Kimaka (SCSC-K), led by outgoing Commandant Maj. Gen. George Igumba, have completed a high-level study workshop aimed at strengthening their understanding of UPDF operations.

The officers, drawn from Uganda and allied East African Community nations, engaged in extensive presentations and discussions on regional peace and security at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters.

The recent training was hosted at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Joint Services headquarters in Mbuya.

Maj. Gen. George Igumba addressing students from senior staff college while at MODVA headquarters Mbuya. (Courtesy)

Maj. Gen. Igumba reaffirmed the college’s dedication to enhancing officers’ strategic and operational understanding. A release from MoDVA states that Igumba described the visit as a success, commending the knowledge shared during the workshop, “We are grateful to the UPDF Joint Services and all the staff who offered their expertise. The visit has successfully met its objectives,” added.

Representing the Chief of Joint Staff, Brig. Gen. James Kinalwa, praised the college leadership for selecting the UPDF Joint Services as a hub of strategic military learning.

Course participants from different countries during the lecture at MODVA headquarters in Mbuya. (Courtesy)

Maj. Gen. Igumba awards one of the participants. (Courtesy)

Maj. Gen. George Igumba, former commandant senior command and staff college-Kimaka, receives a gift from Brig. Gen. James Kinalwa. (Courtesy)

Brig. Gen. Abdul Rugumayo, Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, gave a lecture on  Uganda’s resilience in the face of regional security challenges. He noted that “Uganda continues to experience economic and social growth, along with notable geopolitical transformation,” adding, “our stability is a key driver of this progress.”

Army delegates pose for a group photo after completing a high-level study workshop aimed at strengthening their understanding of UPDF operations. (Courtesy)

Also present at the workshop were Brig. Gen. Charles Asingura and Brig. Gen. Fogat Bhupendra Singh, head of the Indian Military Advisory Training Team in Uganda, alongside senior officers, directing staff, and students from SCSC-Kimaka.