The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with senior Somali military officials in Nairobi this week for discussions on the security situation in Mogadishu.
The Somali delegation, led by Brig. Gen. Madey Nurey Sheikh, Deputy Chief of Defence of the Somali National Armed Forces, provided an update on ongoing security developments in the Somali capital.
The meeting has taken place ahead of the East African Community (EAC) Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) meeting, which will take place in Kenyan.
During the discussions, the Somali officials expressed their appreciation for Uganda’s continued commitment to peacekeeping efforts in Somalia.
The Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have played a crucial role in stabilizing Somalia since their deployment in 2007 under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
“Uganda has been a key pillar in supporting Somalia’s stability. The contributions of UPDF have been invaluable in countering security threats and ensuring peace in Mogadishu and beyond,” Brig. Gen. Madey stated.
Gen. Muhoozi welcomed the briefing and reaffirmed Uganda’s dedication to regional security.
“We appreciate the collaboration between our forces and remain committed to strengthening peace and stability in Somalia and the broader East African region,” he said.
Also present at the meeting was Uganda’s Chief of Intelligence and Security, Maj. Gen. James Birungi, who highlighted the importance of intelligence-sharing in countering security threats in the region.