The Kenyan Quick Reaction Force (KEN QRF 4) and Nepalese Quick Reaction Force (NEP QRF) successfully concluded a joint training exercise in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on October 11, 2024.
The training was conducted under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and aimed at enhancing the troops’ preparedness to respond swiftly and effectively to armed group threats in the region, in line with MONUSCO’s mandate to protect civilians and promote stability.
The exercise, integrated with Operation Kulinda, involved intensive standby training for air insertion and reinforcement missions. It covered a wide range of operational skills such as ground orientation, foot and vehicle patrolling drills, radio communication, map reading, and navigation. The forces were also trained in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Close Target Reconnaissance (CTR), raids, ambushes, rappelling, and air insertions—skills essential for rapid tactical deployments.
Amid increased security patrols aimed at protecting civilians from hostile forces, the joint training enhances the forces’ ability to coordinate and respond swiftly to emergencies.
Lieutenant Colonel Simon Seda, Commander of KEN QRF, emphasized the importance of this collaboration.
“This training strengthens our ability to rapidly deploy and execute missions in challenging environments. The coordination between Kenyan and Nepalese forces enables us to respond seamlessly to any distress calls in our area of operation,” he noted.
This training session is part of a series of inter-contingent exercises under MONUSCO, aimed at countering the threat posed by armed groups in eastern DRC.
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