The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), 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.”
This deployment follows a request from South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, seeking urgent assistance in stabilising the country after renewed conflict erupted.
While briefing and leading the contingent, commanded by Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, Lt Gen Muhanga reminded the troops of their core mission: to maintain peace and security in the country.
Lt Gen Muhanga stressed that their conduct should embody the values of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces.
The troops are expected to bolster peacekeeping efforts and prevent further escalation of violence in the country.
