π„π—π„π‘π‚πˆπ’π„ π‰π”π’π“πˆπ…πˆπ„πƒ π€π‚π‚πŽπ‘πƒ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ“

On February 10, 2025, Exercise Justified Accord kicked off at the Humanitarian Peace Support School. The Opening ceremony was presided over by the Chief of Training Defence Headquarters, Brigadier P. K. Koech.
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In his speech, Brigadier Koech emphasized that the exercise is a vital step in strengthening collective readiness, improving the ability to respond to complex situations, and fostering deeper cooperation. He added that the training will enhance both global and regional collaboration and enable partners to build combined preparedness.
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During the opening ceremony, the Kenya-United States (US) Liaison Office Chief Lt Col Trish Basile emphasized the significance of Justified Accord as U.S. Africa Command’s largest military exercise in East Africa. She highlighted that the exercise goes beyond training, serving as a platform to strengthen partnerships, enhance interoperability, and prepare for real-world challenges together.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including the Commandant HPSS, representatives from the Kenya-U.S. Liaison Office, as well as staff from the Southern European Task Force (SETAF) and Exercise Justified Accord 2025 Participants. Additionally, distinguished participants from various organizations were present, contributing to the success of the occasion.
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The opening ceremony marked the beginning of the exercise involving soldiers from different countries, including Kenya, the United States, Botswana, Burundi, Djibouti, Italy, the Republic of Congo, Angola, Somalia, Netherlands, Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Kenya, Zambia, Tunisia, United Kingdom and Morrocco. Exercise Justified Accord 2025 marked a key step in strengthening readiness, enhancing collaboration, and improving interoperability.

πˆππ“π„π†π‘π€π“π„πƒ π„π—ππ‹πŽπ’πˆπ•π„ 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‡π„π€π•π˜ π„ππ†πˆππ„π„π‘πˆππ† π„ππ”πˆππŒπ„ππ“ ππ€π’πˆπ‚ πŒπ€π‚π‡πˆππ„ πŽππ„π‘π€π“πŽπ‘π’ π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ†

The Integrated Explosive Hazard Awareness Training and the Heavy Engineering Equipment Basic Machine Operators Training commenced today at the Humanitarian Peace Support School(HPSS). Sponsored by the United Nations Triangular Partnership Program (UNTPP), the course is designed to equip trainees with essential skills in machine operation and explosive hazard awareness, preparing them to safely operate in peace support environments exposed to explosive threats.
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The course opening ceremony was officiated by Colonel Markus Schefer, IPSTC Colonel Plans & Programs International, accompanied by Colonel John Rongoei, the Commandant HPSS, and Ms. Mary Thiong'o, UNTPP Training Officer.
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The trainees, drawn from Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, will undergo seven weeks of intensive training. The course is facilitated by a training team from the Swiss Army, with additional support from assistant trainers representing Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda. 
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π…π„πŒπ€π‹π„ π’πŽπ‹πƒπˆπ„π‘π’ 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 π’π”πππŽπ‘π“ πŽππ„π‘π€π“πˆπŽππ’ π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

The Female Soldiers in Peace Support Operations Course commenced at the Peace and Conflict Studies School. The course is sponsored by the Government of Canada and was presided over by Mr Pascal Ratte, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Military Training & Cooperation, Canada.
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It aims to equip female military personnel with critical skills for effective participation in peacekeeping missions worldwide.
In his remarks, Mr Ratte affirmed Canada's commitment to fostering meaningful participation of women in peace operations hence initiatives such as the Female Soldiers in Peace Support Operations.
FS PSO 3The Director IPSTC, Brigadier Joyce Sitienei emphasized the significance of female participation in peace support operations. The course will prepare the women for possible deployment into peace support operations.
The opening ceremony marked the beginning of an intensive training program of 36 female soldiers from 13 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Benin, Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Jordan.
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This initiative aligns with international efforts to promote gender equality in security forces, empowering female soldiers to take on leadership roles in peace support operations. As the course began, participants expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to global peacekeeping efforts.

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