UPDF troops begin three-week combat readiness training in Juba

Ugandan troops deployed on the outskirts of Juba in 2025 under Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya have begun a three-week combat readiness training to strengthen their military skills and prepare them for operational duties.

In a statement published on the UPDF website, the Joint Task Force Commander, Major General Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi, said the training would help soldiers improve their skills and carry out their duties effectively.

He urged the troops to remain disciplined, work together and maintain professionalism.

“Training is not a punishment. It is about sharpening your skills and ensuring that you have the maximum capabilities required to achieve your targets,” Maj. Gen. Mbuusi said.

Meanwhile, Battle Group Commander Colonel Francis Aragamoi urged the troops to manage their money and other resources responsibly.

He also thanked the UPDF leadership for its continued support to the operation.

The UPDF has been deployed in South Sudan under Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya since 2025, following a request by President Salva Kiir to Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni for military support after renewed fighting in the country.