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The United Nations Peacekeeping- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (PKISR) Course was officially inaugurated on 3 March 2025 at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Karen. The opening ceremony was graced by the Regional Security Coordinator at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya, Mr. Ismael Moalem.
In his address, Mr. Moalem highlighted the importance of security and safety as fundamental pillars for progress and development, emphasizing that a stable and secure environment is crucial for fostering growth and prosperity. He urged participants to actively apply the knowledge and skills they acquire, emphasizing that their efforts would play a vital role in enhancing security and fostering development in their respective areas.
Commandant PCSS, Colonel E W Ngigi, in her remark, expressed sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the course, the Government of Netherlands, for funding the vital training. She welcomed the participants and informed them that the training seeks to equip them with relevant knowledge and skills to effectively work in United Nations (UN) PSO intelligence cells.
The UN PKISR course has attracted 20 participants drawn from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Zambia. The opening ceremony was also attended by the Defence AttachΓ©, Netherlands, Colonel Jeroen Van Der Nol, and other distinguished mentors.
