Summary:
Lt Gen Muhanga reminded the troops of their core mission: maintaining peace and security.
NEWS: The Commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has urged troops to maintain discipline and professionalism as they prepare for deployment to South Sudan under “Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya.”
The deployment follows a request from South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for urgent support in stabilizing the country amid renewed conflict.
While briefing the contingent, led by Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, Lt Gen Muhanga reminded the troops of their core mission: maintaining peace and security.
He emphasized that their conduct should reflect the values of the UPDF.
The troops will reinforce peacekeeping efforts and work to prevent further escalation of violence in South Sudan.
