Rwanda National Police

Security experts from Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda are meeting in Kigali to discuss and lay various strategies aimed at reinforcing security and safety in the three East African Community member states.

The five-day meeting which started on May 26 brings together representatives from military, Police Correctional services, Immigration and Intelligence agencies in the three countries.

It is in line with ‘mutual Peace and Security Pact’ signed in last October in Kampala, Uganda by Heads of State of the three countries.

While officially opening the meeting, the Chief Defence Staff, Gen. Patrick Nyamvumba, said that terror groups such as FDLR and ADF-NALU roaming in the region, pose a threat to regional countries.

“This requires collective and concerted efforts to fight and prevent their evil acts to insure safety and security of our people,” Gen. Nyamvumba said.

Present was also the Inspector General of Rwanda National Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana and Commissioner General for Rwanda Correctional Services, Maj. Gen. Paul Rwarakabije.

For the next three days, experts will be consulting each other on the security framework proposal drafted by Rwanda.

Burundi and South Sudan are also taking part as observers.

The meeting report will be presented to heads of army, Police, Immigration, Correctional Services and Intelligence from the Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda on May 29 for review before it is assessed by line ministers on May 30.

The ministers are also scheduled to present the report to Heads of State for approval.

Once approved, the report will bring together security institutions in the three countries to detect, fight and prevent criminal activities and apprehend criminals through sharing of information and joint operations.