Strengthen Uganda’s security through geopolitical insight — Gen. Muhoozi
Gen Kainerugaba emphasised the need for the officers to appreciate the geographic, demographic, political, economic, cultural and environmental factors that shape international relations, foreign policy and state power.
Strengthen Uganda’s security through geopolitical insight — Gen. Muhoozi
By Admin .
Journalists @New Vision
KYANKWAZI - Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has called on Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) officers to deepen their understanding of geopolitical and security dynamics in order to safeguard Uganda’s stability and prosperity.
On Friday, Gen Kainerugaba emphasised the need for the officers to appreciate the geographic, demographic, political, economic, cultural and environmental factors that shape international relations, foreign policy and state power.
His advice is contained in a message to more than 320 OWC officers currently at a retreat hosted by the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.
Major General Felix Kulayigye, Director of Defence Public Information, delivered the CDF's message to the officers on Friday, 12 September 2025.
“The essence of sustainable security lies in safeguarding a state’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and the welfare of its citizens from both internal and external threats,” stated the CDF.
A release from the Directorate of Defence Public Information states that the CDF outlined Uganda’s historical and current geopolitical developments, noting that the country’s secure environment is the result of deliberate investment in law enforcement, infrastructure, cybersecurity and social order.
Felix Kulayigye
Citing the Anti-Terrorism Act (2002, amended 2017), he highlighted the importance of legal frameworks in addressing terrorism, organised crime, cyber threats, refugee management and border security.
On a personal note, Maj Gen Kulayigye reassured the officers of the prevailing peace but urged vigilance to preserve it.
He presented strategic opportunities for Uganda, including closer regional cooperation, enhanced multilateral engagement, and strengthened partnerships in cybersecurity, counterterrorism and peacekeeping.
He also encouraged leveraging technology to advance intelligence and community policing, and underscored the importance of harnessing Uganda’s natural resources to bolster economic security and social stability.
Kulayigye relayed Gen Kainerugaba’s call for legal reforms and institutional strengthening to improve oversight, transparency and respect for human rights, essential pillars for sustainable security and development.