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EAC ARMED FORCES DELEGATES COMMENCE A THREE-DAY PLANNING CONFERENCE TO ORGANIZE THE FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE "USHIRIKIANO IMARA 2024."

Nyamata, 18 March 2024
 
Today, East African Community member states’ Armed Forces, comprising military, police, correctional services, and civilian delegates, commenced a three-day planning conference to organize the 13th Field Training Exercise (FTX) "USHIRIKIANO IMARA 2024” scheduled to be held in Rwanda. The conference is taking place in Nyamata, Bugesera District.

Maj Gen Andrew KAGAME, Deputy Reserve Force Chief of Staff and Exercise Director welcomed the delegates and highlighted the necessity of collaboration during this planning conference to ensure the success of the upcoming training exercise. He urged everyone to engage actively in the planning session, aiming to enhance comradeship and readiness within the EAC armed forces.

The conference is scheduled from 18th to 20th March 2024.