Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Wraps Up Productive Visit to DRC

Chief of Defence Forces of UPDF, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, successfully concludes a working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, engaging in high-level discussions with top military and political figures, including President Félix Tshisekedi.

By Lubowa Babu Hussein

June 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM

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Key Takeaways

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba completed a productive visit to the DRC, engaging with key military and political leaders.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Gen. Kainerugaba and the DRC's Armed Forces to enhance cooperation in combating terrorism and improving border security.
Discussions during the visit focused on bilateral relations, joint military operations, and efforts to stabilize the eastern region of the DRC.

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has completed his official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a series of productive engagements with key military and political leaders in the country.

During his visit, Gen. Kainerugaba held crucial discussions with notable figures such as President Félix Tshisekedi, focusing on matters of mutual interest and cooperation. He also met with senior officials of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), led by Lieutenant General Jules Banza Mwilambwe, to assess joint military operations, particularly Operation Shujaa.

Highlighting the commitment to combat terrorism and enhance border security, the two Generals signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation between their respective forces.

President Tshisekedi welcomed Gen. Kainerugaba at the Palais de la Nation (State House) for discussions centering on broader issues concerning bilateral relations between Uganda and DRC.

Prior to his departure, Lt Gen Mwilambwe hosted a special dinner in honor of Gen. Kainerugaba's visit, attended by senior FARDC commanders and Congolese government officials.

As he concluded his visit, Gen. Kainerugaba was bid farewell at N'djili International Airport by Lt Gen Jules and other prominent military and government dignitaries, symbolizing the strengthening military and diplomatic ties between Kampala and Kinshasa.

This visit underscores the ongoing efforts between Uganda and DRC to stabilize the eastern region of the DRC and promote peace and security in the broader East African region.