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Gen Kainerugaba welcomed Gen Maphwanya, and thanked him for the visit. He assured him that Uganda is his home
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The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his south African counterpart, Gen Rudzani Maphwanya, have discussed military cooperation matters between the two countries. Gen. Kainerugaba, who is also the senior presidential advisor in charge of special operations, met with Gen. Maphwanya at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe yesterday.
“Gen Kainerugaba welcomed Gen Maphwanya, thanking him for the visit and assuring him that Uganda is his home. They discussed military affairs of mutual interest, building on the long history of cooperation between UPDF and South Africa, including military training exchange programmes,” a statement from the CDF’s office said. 
Gen Kainerugaba attended the Executive National Security Programme at South Africa's National Defense College in 2012. Since assuming the office of the CDF, Gen Kainerugaba has met several counterparts and military leaders from several countries including Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Mozambique, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Qatar and Mali among others.
The meeting at Entebbe was also attended by Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, the Commander of Land Forces; Lt Gen Charles Okidi, Commander Airforce; Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff; Maj Gen James Birungi, Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security; Brig Gen Michael Nyarwa, Marines Commander, and other senior UPDF officers. The South African delegation comprised top military leaders.
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