IPSTC HQs
Welcome to International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) Headquarters in Karen, Nairobi.
PCSS
Peace & Conflict Studies School (PCSS) is a Subsidiary Training Centre of IPSTC.
HPSS
Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) is a Subsidiary Training Centre of IPSTC.
PSRD
Peace & Security Research Department (PSRD).

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 Our Mission

To conduct training, education and research, to build the capacity of military, police and civilian personnel in all aspects of peace support to effectively contribute to global peace and security.

 Our Vision

 

To be a premier Peace Support Training, Research and Education Centre globally.

 Core Values

Professionalism, Excellence, Accountability & Integrity, Credibility and Gender Equality.

Schools and Departments

HPSS

Humanitarian Peace Support School conducts various peace support mission related courses

PCSS

Our Peace and Conflict Studies School conducts peace and conflict resolution courses

PSRD

Our Peace and Security Research Department hosts and participates in peace and security related research

Africa Amani Journal

A Journal of the International Peace Support Training Centre

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On February 10, 2025, Exercise Justified Accord kicked off at the Humanitarian Peace Support School. The Opening ceremony was presided over by the Chief of Training Defence Headquarters, Brigadier P. K. Koech.
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In his speech, Brigadier Koech emphasized that the exercise is a vital step in strengthening collective readiness, improving the ability to respond to complex situations, and fostering deeper cooperation. He added that the training will enhance both global and regional collaboration and enable partners to build combined preparedness.
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During the opening ceremony, the Kenya-United States (US) Liaison Office Chief Lt Col Trish Basile emphasized the significance of Justified Accord as U.S. Africa Command’s largest military exercise in East Africa. She highlighted that the exercise goes beyond training, serving as a platform to strengthen partnerships, enhance interoperability, and prepare for real-world challenges together.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including the Commandant HPSS, representatives from the Kenya-U.S. Liaison Office, as well as staff from the Southern European Task Force (SETAF) and Exercise Justified Accord 2025 Participants. Additionally, distinguished participants from various organizations were present, contributing to the success of the occasion.
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The opening ceremony marked the beginning of the exercise involving soldiers from different countries, including Kenya, the United States, Botswana, Burundi, Djibouti, Italy, the Republic of Congo, Angola, Somalia, Netherlands, Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Kenya, Zambia, Tunisia, United Kingdom and Morrocco. Exercise Justified Accord 2025 marked a key step in strengthening readiness, enhancing collaboration, and improving interoperability.

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Latest News

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025

    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025

    We commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Embakasi, focusing on this year's theme, β€œFor ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.”The event was graced by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry for Defence Honourable Soipan…

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  • VISIT BY THE FRENCH FORCE COMMANDER IN DJIBOUTI

    VISIT BY THE FRENCH FORCE COMMANDER IN DJIBOUTI

    On February 26, 2025, the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) hosted Maj General Sebastien Vallette, the French Force Commander in Djibouti. The Force Commander was warmly welcomed by the Colonel Plans and Programmes IPSTC, Colonel C. Aritho. The visit…

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  • COLLABORATIVE TALKS WITH DIRECTORATE OF MILITARY TRAINING AND COOPERATION CANADA

    COLLABORATIVE TALKS WITH DIRECTORATE OF MILITARY TRAINING AND COOPERATION CANADA

    On Tuesday 04 February 2025, IPSTC welcomed Mr. Pascal Ratte, the Deputy Director Directorate of Military Training and Cooperation (DMTC), Canada, with whom a productive discussion was held. During the meeting, he was provided with an in-depth overview of the…

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