NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 26 – Defence Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, on Monday hosted his UK counterpart, James Heapey, for crucial discussions on regional security and defence cooperation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kenya and the UK have a longstanding history of collaboration in security matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kenya’s role in ensuring regional security remains integral, and these discussions underscore the importance of continued collaboration between Kenya and the UK in addressing shared security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials said the ministers were delving into various topics, including regional security concerns in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of particular focus was the ongoing insecurity in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which is a pressing issue for Kenya’s stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the diplomatic relations between Somalia and Ethiopia are on the agenda for discussion. The meeting aims to address the broader regional stability concerns that affect both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key topics include the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) and its role in training Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions will also cover the Counter Insurgency Terrorism and Stability Operation Centre (CITSOS), a vital initiative that Britain has committed to supporting in the fight against terrorism. Notably, the United States has already fulfilled its commitment to this cause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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