πˆππ“π„π†π‘π€π“π„πƒ π„π—ππ‹πŽπ’πˆπ•π„ 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‡π„π€π•π˜ π„ππ†πˆππ„π„π‘πˆππ† π„ππ”πˆππŒπ„ππ“ ππ€π’πˆπ‚ πŒπ€π‚π‡πˆππ„ πŽππ„π‘π€π“πŽπ‘π’ π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ†

The Integrated Explosive Hazard Awareness Training and the Heavy Engineering Equipment Basic Machine Operators Training commenced today at the Humanitarian Peace Support School(HPSS). Sponsored by the United Nations Triangular Partnership Program (UNTPP), the course is designed to equip trainees with essential skills in machine operation and explosive hazard awareness, preparing them to safely operate in peace support environments exposed to explosive threats.
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The course opening ceremony was officiated by Colonel Markus Schefer, IPSTC Colonel Plans & Programs International, accompanied by Colonel John Rongoei, the Commandant HPSS, and Ms. Mary Thiong'o, UNTPP Training Officer.
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The trainees, drawn from Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, will undergo seven weeks of intensive training. The course is facilitated by a training team from the Swiss Army, with additional support from assistant trainers representing Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda. 
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π…π„πŒπ€π‹π„ π’πŽπ‹πƒπˆπ„π‘π’ 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 π’π”πππŽπ‘π“ πŽππ„π‘π€π“πˆπŽππ’ π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

The Female Soldiers in Peace Support Operations Course commenced at the Peace and Conflict Studies School. The course is sponsored by the Government of Canada and was presided over by Mr Pascal Ratte, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Military Training & Cooperation, Canada.
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It aims to equip female military personnel with critical skills for effective participation in peacekeeping missions worldwide.
In his remarks, Mr Ratte affirmed Canada's commitment to fostering meaningful participation of women in peace operations hence initiatives such as the Female Soldiers in Peace Support Operations.
FS PSO 3The Director IPSTC, Brigadier Joyce Sitienei emphasized the significance of female participation in peace support operations. The course will prepare the women for possible deployment into peace support operations.
The opening ceremony marked the beginning of an intensive training program of 36 female soldiers from 13 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Benin, Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Jordan.
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This initiative aligns with international efforts to promote gender equality in security forces, empowering female soldiers to take on leadership roles in peace support operations. As the course began, participants expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to global peacekeeping efforts.

𝐀𝐋𝐋 π€π‘πŒπ’ 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

The All Arms Search Course (AASC), sponsored by UK Tangham, commenced at HPSS and will run for three weeks.
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Seven personnel from the Somali National Army (SNA) are participating in the course, which covers both theoretical and practical training.
Lieutenant Colonel Lee Wildey, the Tangham representative, highlighted the significance of the AASC, while Lieutenant Colonel Kaptuway, the Deputy Commandant of HPSS, emphasized the crucial role of well-trained search teams in supporting the other two Counter Improvised Explosive Device pillars.
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