
Security - 21 December 2025
RDF Soldiers Complete High-Level Training to Strengthen National Security
Kigali, December 21, 2025 - The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has successfully concluded a four-month advanced training course aimed at enhancing the knowledge, skills, and combat capabilities of its officers and soldiers. The training was held at the Nasho Military Base in Kirehe District.
The closing ceremony, presided over by RDF Chief of Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga, was attended by senior military officers and showcased the soldiers’ newly acquired abilities.
During the event, participants demonstrated a range of competencies, including war tactics, combat training, and firearms proficiency, reflecting the Brigade’s readiness for operational duties and national security tasks.
Gen. Muganga praised the graduates for their dedication, discipline, and professionalism throughout the training, emphasizing the importance of applying these skills in protecting Rwanda’s sovereignty and addressing emerging security challenges.
“Ethics must come first. We are a military guided by good conduct and integrity, which form the foundation of all our values,” he said, stressing the need for soldiers to uphold RDF values in every aspect of their service.
The training program is part of RDF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen operational capacity and ensure that its personnel are well-prepared to maintain security and respond effectively to any threats.
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