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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.
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.
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 Commandβs 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.
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.
