National Defence College, Uganda

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National Defence College, Uganda
Njeru, Buikwe District in Uganda
National Defence College, Uganda is located in Uganda
National Defence College, Uganda
National Defence College, Uganda
Location of National Defence College, Uganda, in Njeru.
Coordinates00°26′06″N 33°10′23″E / 0.43500°N 33.17306°E / 0.43500; 33.17306Coordinates: 00°26′06″N 33°10′23″E / 0.43500°N 33.17306°E / 0.43500; 33.17306
TypeMilitary School
Site information
OwnerUganda People's Defence Force
Controlled byUPDF
Open to
the public		Not yet
Site history
BuiltJuly 2021 (July 2021)
Built byUganda People's Defence Force Engineers
In useSince July 2021
FateIn development
Garrison information
Current
commander		Major General Francis Okello
Past
commanders		n/a
Airfield information
Elevation1,140 m (3,740 ft) AMSL

National Defence College Uganda is a planned National Security and Strategic Studies training and educational institution in Uganda.[1]

Location[]

The college is expected to be based in Njeru, near the city of Jinja, approximately 78 kilometres (48 mi), by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2][3]

Overview[]

The Defence College is expected to produce graduates in strategic leadership to government on national and international security matters. It is intended to be an institute of excellence on defence, security and national development.[4]

In September 2018, the Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces, General David Muhoozi, established a committee that will spearhead the establishment of the defence college in 2019. The committee is chaired by Lieutenant General Nakibus Lakara, the Commander of the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre (URDCC), based in Jinja. Lydia Wanyoto, a Ugandan lawyer, politician and diplomat, is one of the committee members.[4]

According to the army commander, the National Defence College will offer training to civilians, military, national security professionals and future leaders. The training is intended to educate the students about the strategic security environment and the management of complexities at a strategic level. At this time, the UPDF has a sufficient number of senior officers, with the requisite knowledge, experience and background information to become instructors at the defence college.[4]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Vision Reporter (12 September 2018). "UPDF To Establish National Defence College". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  2. ^ SoftPower Reporter (11 September 2018). "General Muhoozi Unveils Committee To Steer Establishment of National Defence College". Kampala: SoftPower Uganda. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  3. ^ Globefeed.com (30 March 2019). "Distance between Kampala Road, City Centre, Kampala, Uganda and Jinja, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Kenneth Kazibwe (11 September 2018). "Ugandan army to start own National Defence College". Kampala: Nile Post Uganda. Retrieved 30 March 2019.

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