The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) is participating in the 13th East African Community (EAC) Field Training Exercise (FTX) in Rwanda, aiming to strengthen capacity building, regional harmony, and cooperation among member states.
The exercise, codenamed “Ushirikiano Imara 2024,” began on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Rwanda’s Military Academy in Gako.
According to UPS officials, this year’s edition is themed around four key areas: peace support operations, disaster management, counter-terrorism, and counter-piracy.
“This year’s 13th edition of FTX is themed around four key areas, namely: Peace Support Operations, Disaster Management, Counter-Terrorism, and Counter-Piracy,” UPS stated.
Officials also mentioned that participants will engage in a three-day pre-FTX orientation clinic aimed at building cohesion and standardizing approaches among the EAC Armed Forces.
UPS officials emphasized the institution’s commitment to sharing experiences, learning from others, and enhancing skills in peacekeeping, disaster risk reduction, and humanitarian assistance.
The UPS contingent is led by Frank Baine Mayanja, Senior Commissioner of Prisons (Deputy Director of CCA/Service Spokesperson). Other members include 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 execution will conclude on June 16, 2024, while the overall activity will conclude on June 23, 2024, with the departure of all participants.
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