Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali for an official working visit aimed at reinforcing military cooperation and strengthening relations between Uganda and Rwanda.During the visit, Gen Kainerugaba is expected to hold strategic discussions with senior commanders of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF).
The engagements will focus on matters of shared security interest and ways to deepen defence collaboration between the two neighbouring countries.A key highlight of the visit will be Gen Kainerugaba’s scheduled meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The talks are expected to address regional security, bilateral cooperation and other issues of mutual importance.The visit reflects the continued efforts by both nations to build stronger military and diplomatic ties following years of improving relations. Defence cooperation has remained one of the key pillars supporting the renewed partnership between Kampala and Kigali.
Upon his arrival in Rwanda’s capital, Gen Kainerugaba received a warm welcome from Rwanda’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga. The reception underscored the significance both countries attach to the ongoing engagements.Also present to receive the Ugandan military chief were the Commander of the Republican Guard, Maj Gen Willy Rwagasana, and Uganda’s Defence Attaché to Rwanda, Col Ezekeil Matsiko, highlighting the high-level nature of the visit.
Officials from both sides are expected to use the meetings to explore additional areas of cooperation, including regional peace, military coordination and enhanced collaboration on issues affecting the Great Lakes region.Gen Kainerugaba’s latest visit to Kigali adds to a series of senior-level engagements that have helped strengthen trust and cooperation between Uganda and Rwanda, signalling the two countries’ commitment to maintaining close defence and diplomatic relations.
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