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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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
🌱 Mazingira Day!
In commemoration of Mazingira Day, the Centre planted 2,200 trees, contributing to Kenya’s national goal of growing 15 billion trees by 2032. This lot brings the total trees planted by the Centre to over 8,000.
In partnership with @SarovaHotelsKen , Africa Bamboo and Hemp Industries, & @KeForestService , this initiative was guided by the theme “Our Environment, Our Responsibility: Collective Action for Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.”🌳
#MazingiraDay
On 8 October, the Director IPSTC Major General C L Mwazighe, welcomed the Defence Attaché , People’s Republic of China, Senior Colonel ZHAO Peng, accompanied by Deputy Defence Attaché Colonel YANG Hongliang, for a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Centre.
The engagement also explored opportunities for cooperation in training, research & other areas of mutual interest. They toured the Centre's facilities & training capabilities before concluding the visit with a tree-planting activity 🌱🤝 .
#partnershipsforpeace
#IPSTC
🇫🇷 Building Skills, Expanding Reach! IPSTC has commenced French language classes for staff, strengthening communication and cultural competence for effective engagement in Africa’s peace and security environment.
The initiative reflects IPSTC’s commitment to investing in its people, with the support of our valued partners the French Government - @OIFrancophonie &
French Ministry of International Relations, Security & Defence Cooperation Directorate (DCSD) 🌍🤝
#IPSTC #CapacityBuilding
Women’s meaningful participation in Peace Support Operations (PSO) is central to advancing the #WPSagenda UNSCR 1325 (2000). Equipping women military officers with the right knowledge, skills & attitudes is essential for navigating complex PSO environments.
Sponsored by Government of 🇨🇦 @HCCanKenya , the women Officers in Peace Support Operations Course, seeks to strengthen the capacity of Women Military Officers to contribute meaningfully to peace and security operations.
#WomenPeaceSecurity
IPSTC held its Joint Control Board (JCB) meeting on 30 September 2026, reviewing the Centre’s performance, institutional reforms and strategic direction. The Board was chaired by the Vice Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces.
The Board also recognized improvements in HR management, financial sustainability and institutional efficiency, & encouraged greater visibility of the Centre’s work. IPSTC — Strengthening Peace Support Training, Research and Education in Africa.
#IPSTC #PeaceSupportOperations
