The delegation led by the Vice President National Defence University of China Major General Huang Dunshun was warmly received and taken through a comprehensive briefing that highlighted IPSTC’s role in delivering multidimensional peace support training and research to military, police, and civilian personnel across Africa and beyond.

In her remark, Director IPSTC Brigadier Joyce C Sitienei recognized the visit as a valuable step toward deeper academic and strategic cooperation. She emphasized the importance of such engagements in fostering mutual understanding, enhancing professional military education, and promoting shared approaches to peace and security.

Major General Huang Dunshun emphasized the importance of academic collaboration as a key to strengthening military professionalism and noted that the visit would enhance mutual learning and deepen the bilateral relationship between the Kenya Defence Forces and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

Discussions during the visit focused on key thematic areas, including peacekeeping operations and the standards of training delivered at IPSTC, with emphasis on the importance of aligning with international best practices.

The delegation also visited the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS), where they received a brief on the school’s mandate and its specialized training in Counter–Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) to support peacekeeping operations.

The visit marked a meaningful step in fostering mutual collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic dialogue. The Centre remains open to future engagements and partnerships that contribute to building sustainable peace and security, both regionally and internationally.

The meeting also explored potential areas of collaboration, with a strong emphasis on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in research, training, and development initiatives. Both parties expressed a shared interest in leveraging geospatial technologies to support evidence-based decision-making and capacity-building efforts in the region.

We look forward to building a strong partnership with RCMRD that aligns with our mutual goals of advancing academic excellence and promoting sustainable development through innovative mapping and resource management solutions.

The purpose of the visit was to explore potential areas of collaboration between our Centre and UNIDIR, particularly in the field of conflict prevention, disarmament, and arms control. Discussions focused on synergies around research, policy engagement, and capacity-building programs aimed at reducing the risks associated with the proliferation and misuse of conventional weapons.

Our Director warmly welcomed the delegation, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing emerging security challenges and advancing the Centre’s mission to promote sustainable peace through research and training.

The meeting marked an important step toward establishing a mutually beneficial relationship that could contribute meaningfully to regional and global peace and security efforts.