𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐒 (𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄) 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄

The Regional Women Ammunition Technical Experts (RWATE) Course, sponsored by the Government of Austria, is a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening women’s leadership and technical capacity in ammunition management across the region. The course provides a critical platform for empowering women professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to contribute effectively to safe and secure ammunition management in support of peace and security operations.Bringing together participants from Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia, Somalia, Tanzania, and South Africa, the two-week course fosters regional cooperation and peer learning among women practitioners. Through intensive hands-on training, practical exercises, and structured knowledge exchange, participants enhance their technical expertise while building strong professional networks that extend beyond national borders.The event, graced by the Austrian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Christian Fellner, highlights the Government of Austria’s continued commitment to advancing gender equality, capacity building, and sustainable peace and security initiatives in the region. His engagement underscores the importance of investing in women as key actors in technical and security-related fields.The course represents a significant step toward building safer, more resilient, and inclusive communities. By empowering women as ammunition technical experts, the initiative not only addresses critical security needs but also reinforces the essential role of women in shaping sustainable peace and security outcomes across the region.

𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄

The Female Soldiers in Peace Support Operations (PSO) Course officially commenced on 18 August 2025 at the Peace and Conflict Studies School (PCSS). The course brings together military personnel, providing them with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in peacekeeping operations. It aims to build capacity, promote gender inclusivity in peace support missions, and strengthen the role of women in advancing peace and security.

In her remarks, Commandant PCSS, Col Ngigi, highlighted that the course offers a unique platform tailored specifically to address the experiences and challenges of female soldiers in peace support operations. She noted that beyond strengthening operational skills, the training provides an opportunity for participants to share perspectives, build networks, and foster mentorship among women serving in diverse militaries. Col Ngigi emphasized that this approach not only enriches individual capacity but also advances the broader goal of inclusivity and effectiveness in peacekeeping missions.

The course sponsored by the Government of Japan through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has 30 female officers from the Kenya Defence Forces.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Integrated Explosive Hazard Awareness Training (EHAT) and the Heavy Engineering Equipment (HEE) Basic Machine Operators Training Course is underway at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS).

Supported by the United Nations Triangular Partnership Project (UNTPP) and funded by the Government of Japan and Switzerland, the course aims to provide participants with essential expertise in machine operation and explosive hazard awareness, ensuring they are well-prepared to operate safely within peace support missions.

The Commandant HPSS, Brigadier Mundui, welcomed the participants and expressed gratitude to the UNTPP and its partners for their continued support in strengthening peacekeeping capacity. He noted that the course will equip the trainees with essential knowledge and skills required to effectively carry out their duties in peace support operations. He further emphasized that the training reflects the value of international cooperation in preparing military personnel for the complex demands of modern missions.