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The exercise is in line with the approved Eastern Africa Standby Force’s activity plan for 2026 and the strategic goal of maintaining a multidimensional capacity ready for peace support operations
Monalisa Kakono, the Course Coordinator and Head of the Civilian Component of the EASF, praised participants for their commitment and active engagement throughout the training.
Head of the delegation Maj General Khalid Ismael Taha expressed gratitude for Uganda’s hospitality and commitment to maintaining strong ties with African countries.
The meeting took place at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe and was attended by other high profile delegations.
EASF serves as the regional operational arm responsible for planning and conducting peace support operations.
The UPDF 2 Infantry Division Commander Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi reiterated UPDF’s commitment towards working closely with border communities for prosperity and avoiding conflict.
Meanwhile, Brig Gen Njema describes Uganda as a key and longstanding contributor to the EASF’s mission and regional peace efforts.
The workshop chairperson, Col Tobias of the Kenya Defence Forces, praised the delegates for their professionalism and teamwork.
IGAD reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a resilient, prosperous, and better-integrated Blue Economy.
The primary goal of the workshop, according to Gonyi, was to strengthen the East African Standby Force as a viable disaster management option for member states.
Beny Gideon Mabor, the Under Secretary in South Sudan’s Ministry of East Africa admits that there are gaps in the customs points both at the border in Elegu and Nimule.
The meeting closed with the adoption and signing of the report of the Chief Executive Officers of ‘military-industrial facilities availed for shared utilisation’.
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