Uganda has hosted a delegation from Tanzania’s National Defence College (NDC) for a strategic study tour aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and deepening understanding of national security and geopolitics.
The 19-member delegation, drawn from NDC Tanzania Course 14 (2025/26), was received at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. The team includes officers from across Africa, reflecting the multinational nature of the programme.
Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief Joint Staff Lt Gen Jack Agonza Bakasumba welcomed the delegation and highlighted the long-standing historical and military ties between Uganda and Tanzania.
He noted that the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has grown into a capable force able to train its own troops and contribute to peacekeeping missions across the region, including Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.
“We are exporting peace beyond our borders because stability in the region is in our shared interest,” Lt Gen Bakasumba said, emphasizing the importance of collective security.
He also underscored the role of pan-Africanism in addressing the continent’s challenges, noting that both Uganda and Tanzania share a history of cooperation, including Tanzania’s role in Uganda’s liberation from Idi Amin.
The head of the Tanzanian delegation, Commodore Baganchwera Transeas Rutambuka, commended Uganda for its warm reception and said the study tour is designed to equip senior officers with practical skills in handling complex security challenges.
“Security today is multi-dimensional and requires contributions from all sectors, including the economy, environment, and technology,” he said.
The delegation’s visit is part of a 47-week course that trains senior military leaders to think strategically and develop policy solutions for national and regional security.
Discussions during the engagement highlighted key security challenges facing Uganda and the region, including terrorism linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), cybercrime, refugee influx, and cross-border crime.
Both Uganda and Tanzania reaffirmed their commitment to regional integration under the East African Community (EAC), describing it as essential for sustainable peace, security, and economic growth.
Officials also identified future areas of cooperation, including intelligence sharing, climate change response, disaster management, and aviation security.
The visit concluded with an exchange of mementos, symbolizing the strong and growing partnership between the two countries.
