On 4 December 2024, the Chief of the Defence Forces hosted the Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Namgya Khampa, at the Defence Headquarters.
During their discussions, the leaders focused on enhancing the growing cooperation between Kenya and India, particularly in the areas of defence and security. They explored potential avenues for further collaboration, including joint training initiatives, development of defence industries, promotion of maritime security, information sharing, and strengthening peacekeeping capabilities.
Kenya and India share a long-standing relationship, which dates back to the Indian Ocean trade routes and their shared struggle for independence. Over time, this partnership has expanded from trade to include numerous areas of cooperation, with defence cooperation becoming a key pillar.
Also in attendance were Major General John Nkoimo, General Officer Commanding Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Brigadier Samuel Kimani, Chief of Strategic Plans and Policy, and Navy Captain Velagada Shirdikant, the Defence Advisor of India to Kenya.
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