Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has joined the sister regional security organs in the 13th East African Community Field Training Exercise (FTX) in Rwanda, aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and capacity building.
The Uganda Prisons delegation is attending a 3-day Pre-FTX orientation clinic at Rwanda’s Military Academy – Gako, alongside other EAC countries. The clinic focuses on building cohesion and standardizing approaches among EAC Armed Forces; UPDF, Uganda Police, Kenya Defence Forces, Kenya Police, Rwanda Defence Force and Rwanda National Police, Civilian components, and other stakeholders, and understanding the roles of each of the Exercise participants.
Led by Mr. Frank Baine Mayanja, Senior Commissioner of Prisons (Deputy Director CCA/Service Spokesperson), the contingent includes: Apollo Akankunda Bakwate, Commissioner of Prisons (NRIC), Doreen Asiimwe Kazoora, Senior Superintendent of Prisons (NRIC), Papus Muhurizi, Superintendent of Prisons (Assistant Commandant PATS/Parade Admin) and Samuel Opio Eneku, Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (D.O.P-PATS)
The exercise, codenamed “Ushirikiano Imara 2024”, promotes regional harmony and cooperation among EAC member states. This year’s 13 edition of FTX is themed on 4 key areas, namely; Peace Support Operations, Disaster Management, Counter Terrorism and Counter-Piracy.
UPS’ participation demonstrates its commitment to sharing experiences, learning from others, and enhancing skills in peacekeeping, disaster risk reduction, and humanitarian assistance.
The exercise execution will conclude on June 16, 2024 while the activity will conclude on 23rd June with the departure of all Contingents.
