UPDF Contingent Flagged-Off for Peacekeeping Mission in Eastern DRC.

Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces, presided over the flagging-off ceremony for the UPDF Contingent to serve under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. 

This marks another chapter in the peacekeeping operations that UPDF has been involved in, according to Lt Gen Muhanga, who spoke on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi.

The EACRF is on a peacekeeping mission and is there to witness the process of achieving peace in the Eastern DRC, said Lt Gen Muhanga, emphasizing that they are not going to attack the belligerents but rather ensure the implementation of decisions taken between the Heads of States meetings. 

The UPDF Contingent Commander, Colonel Michael Walaka Hyeroba, assured guests that the troops under his command are fully prepared to execute the mission, stating that they are leading ambassadors of peace and tranquility to help another African country that is under turmoil.

The flag-off ceremony was attended by Senior UPDF Officers, the RDC Kisoro, Chairman LC5, invited guests, and residents of the area.