The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri today hosted The United Kingdom Army Commander (CGS) General Sir Roland Walker, who paid him a courtesy call at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi. Gen Sir Walker was accorded a half guard mounted by the Kenya Air Force.
During their bilateral discussions on areas of cooperation among the two nations. Gen Kahariri noted that Kenya and the United Kingdom (UK) share long-standing relations and have partnered extensively in the areas of defence, security, and counter-terrorism
He also underscored the value of the cooperation, resulting in capacity building for KDF through military activities and programmes. These include joint training and exercises, the tri-lateral construction of Counter-Insurgency, Terrorism and Stability Operations (CITSO) training centre between Kenya, UK, and US as well as the development of the Kenya Navy Marines.
UK’s General Walker pledged continued cooperation in enhancing Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) capacity to boost KDF contribution to regional peace, security, and stability owing to her position as an anchor State in the region.
Also present during the talks was the Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lt. Gen John Omenda, Kenya Airforce Commander, Maj. Gen Fatma Ahmed, Chief of Operations at the Defence Headquarters, Chief of Personnel at the Defence Headquarters, and Chief of Logistics at the Defence Headquarters.
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