A delegation of 19 participants from Tanzania’s National Defence College (NDC) has arrived in Uganda for a field training exercise aimed at strengthening knowledge in national security and strategic studies.
The group is being hosted at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala.
The delegation, drawn from NDC Tanzania Course Intake 14 (2025/26), includes officers from several countries, among them Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Sierra Leone, and Zanzibar, alongside members of the Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Force.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Joint Staff, Jack Agonza Bakasumba, welcomed the delegation and commended the strong ties between Uganda and Tanzania.
Lt Gen Bakasumba highlighted the historical role of Tanzania in Uganda’s liberation and outlined the evolution of Uganda’s military into the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. He noted that the UPDF has built significant capacity and continues to contribute to regional peacekeeping missions.
“We are exporting peace to other countries like Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo,” he said, attributing these efforts to regional cooperation and political will.
He emphasised the importance of Pan-Africanism in addressing security challenges, noting that African countries must work together to find solutions to shared threats.
The Head of Delegation, Baganchwera Transeas Rutambuka, thanked Uganda for the warm reception and said the course is designed to equip senior officers with practical solutions to complex security challenges.
He noted that modern security issues are multi-dimensional, requiring coordinated approaches across sectors such as the economy, environment, technology, and governance.
The training is being conducted under the theme, “Harnessing Natural Wealth for Sustainable Growth: Balancing Oil, Agriculture and Ecotourism.”
Discussions during the visit also highlighted key regional security concerns, including terrorism linked to the Allied Democratic Forces, cybercrime, cross-border crime, and the impact of refugee inflows.
Both Uganda and Tanzania reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional integration under the East African Community framework, noting that collaboration remains essential for achieving long-term stability, security, and shared prosperity.
