@IPSTCKenya

IPSTC-Kenya is a Government body that conducts training, education and research for military, police and civilians in all aspects of peace support operations

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🌍 Day 1 of the Climate, Peace and Security Training in Nairobi, Kenya was a great success, with in-depth sessions on our changing Earth. 🇸🇮🤝🇰🇪 The training is being delivered in close cooperation with @IPSTCKenya. – at Nairobi, Kenya
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The Applied International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Peace Support Operations Course concluded today, following 5 days of intensive training, sponsored by🇨🇭 @SwissEmbassyKE. The closing ceremony was graced by Ambassador of Switzerland to Kenya, H.E. Amb. Mirko Giulietti.
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The training equipped participants with practical knowledge and skills to apply IHL principles, enhance the Protection of Civilians (POC), uphold human rights and effectively implement mission mandates. #IPSTC #IHL #PeaceSupportOperations #ProtectionOfCivilians
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Students from @HekimaHUC undertaking a course in Conflict Resolution, International Relations and Diplomacy visited the Centre to deepen their understanding of Peace Support Operations (PSO).
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The students were briefed by Col (Dr) Muthusi Kimwele on key aspects of PSO, gaining insights into the role of peace support missions in conflict management, peacebuilding and regional security.
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The Centre was honoured to host H.E @sultan_hajiyev, 🇦🇿 Ambassador to 🇰🇪 @AzEmbNairobi , building on an engagement that began with his maiden visit to the Centre in 2024.
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The visit reaffirms the Centre’s continued commitment to nurturing partnerships and advancing cooperation in humanitarian mine action and broader humanitarian efforts.
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The Centre hosted Lt Col Seha Kim, Defence Attaché South Korea to Uganda, Kenya & South Sudan, for a familiarisation visit. The visit included a briefing on IPSTC’s mandate and activities, providing an opportunity to explore potential areas of collaboration. @KoreanEmbassyKE
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Participants of the inaugural Australia Awards Africa Short Course on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Africa visited the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) to gain insights into regional approaches to counterterrorism and violent extremism.
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The delegation also visited the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) to gain an understanding of the Centre’s capabilities in Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) training.@CurtinUni #IPSTCImpact #CounterTerrorism #PeaceAndSecurity
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#MashujaaDay2026
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The Senior Joint Command and Staff Course No. 42 of 2026/2027 from the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Karen, led by Senior Instructor Colonel Trevor Ogutu, visited the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) for an academic engagement.
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The delegation explored HPSS’s training programmes, with a focus on Counter-Improvised Explosive Device training and its role in enhancing force protection, troop survivability and operational effectiveness in Peace Support Operations.
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Strengthening Cross-Border Community Engagements (CBCE) for enhanced regional integration & security took centre stage as IPSTC hosted a delegation from the Nigeria Armed Forces, Senior Command and Staff Course.
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Colonel (Dr) Muthusi Kimwele briefed the delegation on IPSTC’s contribution to CBCE through training on emerging security threats, focused pre-deployment training, community peacebuilding, and research on borderlands.
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The engagement underscored the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach that brings together diverse expertise to address cross-border security challenges, strengthen community relations, and advance regional integration.
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A 5 day Physical Security & Stockpile Management (PSSM) course is underway at HPSS, bringing together 18 participants from French speaking member states namely Burundi, Cameroon,Central African Republic, Comoros, Djibouti Madagascar and Rwanda. #PSSM #ArmsControl
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The training focuses on preventing illicit arms trafficking,weapons diversion & accidental explosions through safer, more secure stockpile management. Coordinated by @recsasec with Austria as the sponsor, it reinforces regional cooperation, responsible arms & ammunition mgt.
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The Centre was honoured to host Lord @Vernon_Coaker, British Minister of State (Minister for the House of Lords). He was warmly received by the Director IPSTC, Maj Gen C L Mwazighe, and was accompanied by the @UKinKenya 🇬🇧High Commissioner to Kenya, @FCDOMattBaugh.
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The visit highlighted the longstanding partnership between IPSTC & the UK, providing an opportunity for the Minister to receive an overview of IPSTC’s role & activities & discuss its contribution to regional peace support training & wider UK-Kenya defence cooperation
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During the visit, Lord Coaker also engaged with participants undertaking the Women Officers in Peace Support Operations Course. Coinciding with Mazingira Day, he planted a tree at the Centre in anticipation of the important occasion. 🌱 #IPSTC #UKKenya #MazingiraDay
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