INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2026
The International Peace Support Training Centre team marked International Women’s Day 2026 through a Corporate Social Responsibility outreach at St Paul’s Child Care Centre in Embulbul. Guided by the campaign theme “Give to Gain,” the initiative focused on giving back to the community while engaging and empowering children at the centre through mentorship, learning, and interactive activities.
During the outreach, IPSTC staff conducted awareness and mentorship sessions addressing key issues such as protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, digital safety, and reporting mechanisms for violence and abuse. The sessions were delivered through interactive discussions designed to create awareness while encouraging the children to confidently speak up and seek support when faced with challenges.
In addition, the staff held a general talk centered on the theme “Give to Gain,” encouraging the values of kindness, generosity, and supporting one another within the community. The day was also filled with games and lively interactions that created a joyful environment and strengthened the bond between the staff and the children.
Speaking during the outreach, Commandant PCSS Colonel E Ngigi, emphasized the importance of giving back to the community and investing in the wellbeing of young people. She noted that empowering children with knowledge, guidance, and positive values plays a vital role in shaping confident and responsible individuals.
The event highlighted the importance of community engagement and the impact of collective action in nurturing and empowering young minds. IPSTC reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities and promoting positive change beyond the institution.
During the visit, the Ambassador was taken through a comprehensive briefing on the mandate of the institution, its training programmes, and the institution’s contribution to preparing personnel for peace support operations. Discussions also focused on existing capacity gaps and opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Switzerland and the training institution to further strengthen operational readiness for peace missions.
In his remarks, the Director of IPSTC highlighted the importance of sustained partnerships in advancing the Centre’s mission of building the capacity of peace support personnel across the region and beyond.The Ambassador commended the institution for its role in advancing professional training for peace operations and reiterated Switzerland’s continued commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance global peace and security.
The Ambassador observed the ongoing Heavy Equipment Engineering Intermediate Course under UNTPP, which is currently being delivered by a Swiss instructor. The programme, which focuses on enhancing engineering and operational support capabilities for peacekeeping missions, reflects the collaborative efforts between the United Nations and member states to strengthen the technical capacity of troop-contributing countries.
The visit highlighted the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between Kenya and Germany, with discussions underscoring Germany’s continued support to Kenya’s peace and security agenda, particularly in peace support training and multilateral cooperation. Hon. Tuya noted that the engagement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening capacity building for regional and international peace support operations.
Bilateral talks focused on enhancing defence cooperation, including progress towards a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which is expected to deepen collaboration in areas such as training, research and development, and counterterrorism. Hon. Wadephul reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to strengthening defence ties and supporting regional and international peace and security efforts.
