Uganda is set to enhance rehabilitation and wellness programs for its injured soldiers through a new partnership with the UK-based Invictus Games Foundation.
The announcement came during a high-level meeting at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, where Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted Invictus delegates, including David Wiseman and Helen D’Oley.
The delegation toured the UPDF’s Defence Forces Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre in Mubende, witnessing the resilience and determination of soldiers recovering from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
General Kainerugaba emphasized that collaboration with an organization of Invictus’s global stature could significantly enhance Uganda’s efforts to provide comprehensive care, including physical, psychological, and social support.
“The potential to integrate adaptive sports and share expertise will go a long way in improving the welfare of our personnel,” the CDF said.
The visit included prior engagements with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Minister of Defence Oboth Oboth, reflecting strong government support for the initiative.
During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sports was signed between the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Invictus Games Foundation, formally establishing a framework for cooperation.
Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang urged the UPDF to encourage greater participation in sports at the national level, highlighting its role in promoting health, resilience, and camaraderie among troops.
Founded in 2014 by Britain’s Prince Harry, the Invictus Games use sport as a tool for recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service members. Uganda’s engagement with the organization positions the country as a growing hub for adaptive sports in the region while reinforcing the government’s commitment to the welfare of its soldiers.
