National Defence College, Uganda

National Defense College, Uganda, is a planned national military training and educational institution in Uganda.[1]

National Defence College, Uganda
Jinja, Jinja District in Uganda
National Defence College, Uganda
Location of National Defence College, Uganda, Jinja, Uganda.
Coordinates00°26′43″N 33°12′40″E
TypeMilitary School
Site information
OwnerUganda People's Defence Force
Controlled byUPDF
Open to
the public		No
Site history
Built2019 (2019)
Built byUganda People's Defence Force Engineers
In useSince 2019
FateIn development
Garrison information
Current
commander		Lieutenant General Nakibus Lakara
Past
commanders		n/a
Airfield information
Elevation1,140 m (3,740 ft) AMSL

Location

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

Overview

The deference college is expected to offer 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. 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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