Gen Muhoozi Flies To Algeria On Military, Bilateral Relationship Mission

The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has arrived in Algiers, Algeria Monday evening for military and bilateral meetings.

 Gen Kainerugaba, who is accompanied by top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Bob Ogiki the Joint Staff Plans and Strategy and Maj Gen Keith Katungi, the 5Division Infantry Commander, was received by top Algerian military officials.

Gen Kainerugaba is expected to hold talks with his counterpart General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army of Algeria. Gen Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, will also meet several other senior military leaders from the Algerian Military.

According the UPDF deputy defence spokesperson, the CDF's visit to the North African country is aimed at bolstering bilateral and military relations.