By:  Jjingo Francis Kibirige

KAMPALA

In a meeting that sat this afternoon at the Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Secretary General, Robert Kwesiga, shared highlights on how Uganda Red Cross works with the Office of the Prime Minister, as an auxiliary to Government.

The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Nr. Alex Kakooza emphasized how Red Cross come in handy especially in preparedness and in the event of disasters.  He reiterated Government’s commitment to working with URCS  in delivering timely life saving humanitarian support to people affected by disasters in Uganda.

Pictorial

SG, URCS Mr. Robert Kwesiga during the Courtesy call meeting with the PS at OPM

Permanent Secretary Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Alex Kakooza stressing a point during the Meeting with the Team from Uganda Red Cross Society during the Courtesy call

(L-R)Dr. Brian Kanaahe, Director for Risk and Disaster Management – URCS, Ms. Irene Nakasiita, Spokesperson URCS, Mr. Robert Kwesiga Secretary General URCS, Mr. Alex Kakooza, Permanent Secretary, OPM, Mr. Irumba Roger Kaija, Under Secretary Refugees and Disaster, Ms. Rose Nakabugao Assistant Commissioner, Disaster Preparedness and Management and Mr. Jimmy Ogwang, Ag. Commissioner, Disaster Preparedness and Management

PS OPM (centre) Presiding over a meeting with the URCS Team during the courtesy call

PS OPM, Mr. Alex Kakooza (right) receiving a souvenir from the SG URCS, Mr. Robert Kwesiga