EAC ARMED FORCES HAND OVER REHABILITATED BOREHOLES TO BUGESERA RESIDENTS
Bugesera, 20 June 2024
The East Africa Community partner states currently conducting the 13th EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise, 'Ushirikiano Imara 2024 in Rwanda today officially handed over refurbished water boreholes in Rweru and Musenyi sectors of Bugesera District.
The exercise run from 6th June and ended today. The partner states (Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania) engaged in projects aimed at supplying clean water to the Bugesera District's population through the refurbishment of the Rweru and Musenyi water boreholes. This effort reflects regional cooperation and a commitment to community well-being.
During the inauguration ceremony, Col Deng Mayom Manyang, speaking on behalf of the East Africa Community Secretary General, reaffirmed the armed forces' commitment to ensuring the well-being of the people alongside their physical protection.
The Exercise Director Maj Gen Andrew KAGAME, representing the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, emphasized that rehabilitating the water boreholes signifies dedication to enhancing citizens' quality of life and fostering cooperation between military personnel and the population.
The Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, commended the effort to supply clean water to the residents and encouraged everyone to take good care of these facilities.
More News
Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College graduates 39 Junior Officers
Musanze, 26 October 2018
Thirty nine junior officers that include thirty seven from Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and two from Rwanda National Police…
Rwanda Military Hospital successfully conducts Ebola simulation exercise
Kigali, 25 October 2018
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) through Rwanda Military Hospital in Kanombe, on Thursday successfully conducted a drill dubbed…
Major General Murasira takes charge as the new Defence Minister
Kigali, 22 October 2018
Major General Albert Murasira, the newly appointed Defence Minister was today handed the reins of the Defence Ministry.…
Rwanda Defence Force Senior Officers undergo physical test
19 October 2018
Rwanda Defense Forces have started conducting annual Physical Fitness Tests (PFT) program for all its personnel. The first…
Rwanda hosts the African integrated crisis management course
Musanze, 14 October 2018
The Rwanda Peace Academy in collaboration with the Nordic Defense Cooperation (NORDEFCO) and the Eastern Africa Standby…
Relief as CAR diaspora donates medical insurance to 2000 vulnerable people in Huye
Huye, 01 October 2018
Central African Republic (CAR) diaspora have donated health care packages worth Rwf6 million to 2000 members of vulnerable…
Fifteen Rwanda Air Force personnel conclude Force Development training
Kigali, 27 September 2018
Fifteen (15) senior and junior officers from Rwanda Air Force concluded a ten-day workshop on Force Development Programme…
The 2nd Ugandan Deputy Prime Minister calls for regional efforts to address Security challenges
Jinja, 25 May 2013
Gen. Moses Ali, the Ugandan Second Prime Minister said that international terrorism, cross border crimes constitute menace to…
RDF participates in the largest military communications exercise code named ‘Africa Endeavor’
Five Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officers and one Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) led by Col Charles KARAMBA have just returned home from Abuja, Nigeria…
EAC Defence liaison Officers on a sensitisation tour
The five East African Community (EAC) Defense Liaison Officers (DLOs) representing their respective Partner States at the EAC Secretariat will visit…