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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).

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.

Events

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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

VISIT BY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE SECOND AFRICA DIVISION-MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS JAPAN

IPSTC held discussions with Mr. Hiroshi Seto, the Assistant Director of the Second Africa Division-Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan who was accompanied by the Defence Attaché Japan to Kenya Commander Kawashima Keiko.

During the meeting, Colonel C. Aritho, the Colonel Plans and Programmes, extended a warm welcome to Mr. Seto, highlighting Japan's longstanding support since 2011 and the significant impact this has had over the years. Mr. Seto was given a comprehensive presentation of the Centre and the IPSTC-Japan partnership.

In his remarks, Mr. Seto expressed sincere gratitude, acknowledging the positive influence of the Government of Japan’s contributions in the region. The meeting concluded with a group photo and the presentation of mementos.

Recent Courses

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 & 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄
The Physical Security & Stockpile Management (PSSM) Course has brought together participants from Burundi, Central African Republic (CAR), Madagascar, Democratic… Read More
𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄
The Women’s Military Peace Operations Course (WMPOC) is a transformative three-week programme designed to strengthen the capacity of military women… Read More
𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄
The adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 in 2000 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), alongside other… Read More

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Latest News

AI FOR PEACE SUMMIT 2026

On 24 April 2026, we hosted the AI for Peace Summit 2026 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School. Held under the theme “Advancing Artificial Intelligence for Peace, Governance and Resilience,” the summit highlighted AI as a game-changer in modern conflict,…
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UN WOMEN COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE, KENYA VISITS IPSTC

On 14 April 2026, UN Women Country Representative - Kenya, Antonia N’Gabala - Sodonon, paid a courtesy call to our Director, Maj Gen C L Mwazighe. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to elevate visibility and strengthen strategic partnerships, setting the stage…
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SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN VISITS HPSS

On 9th April 2026, We had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from Japan at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS), led by the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mr Oue Sadamasa. He was accompanied by Defence Attaché…
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