A delegation from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a benchmarking visit to the Defence Forces Welfare Services (DEFWES), as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare and well-being of military personnel and their families.
The visit, which commenced at the DEFWES Headquarters in Moi Air Base, Eastleigh Nairobi, aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote the exchange of knowledge on welfare programs, housing, healthcare, education, and post-service support for service members.
The UPDF delegation, led by Deputy Commander Land Force Major General Francis Takirwa, was received by Managing Director DEFWES Brigadier Peter Limo, who outlined Kenya’s comprehensive welfare framework. His briefing highlighted the formation and roles of DEFWES, veterans’ support programs, cooperative societies, and sustainable income-generating initiatives that empower service members and their families.
The delegation later paid a courtesy call on the Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliaula, who encouraged the team to identify best practices that would enhance the welfare systems within their own formations.
The visitors also toured the DEFWES Headquarters warehouse and DEFWES Mall in Embakasi, gaining insights into the institution’s operational structure and service delivery.
Speaking during the visit, Major General Takirwa commended the KDF for its structured and innovative approach to welfare management and underscored the importance of regional collaboration in improving the quality of life for military personnel across East Africa.
“Thank you DEFWES officials for your time in making us understand your Defence Welfare Service, and by the end of this trip we will emulate the knowledge and embrace the visit again,” he stated.
Also present were Defence Attaché to Uganda Brigadier General Mc Kamugira, General Manager Defence Force Shop Uganda Limited (DEFSUL) Brigadier General Metland Bitumbika, and DEFSUL Company Secretary Major Seth Ngabirano.
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