The Triangular Partnership Programme Stakeholders Workshop provides an opportunity to reflect on a decade of accomplishments and charter a bolder, more responsive, and innovative future for TPP.

The event has brought together stakeholders from diverse but relevant fields in training for peace operations. The Chief Guest, Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, reaffirmed Kenya’s central role as a peace and security anchor in the region and a trusted partner in regional stability.

H.E. Amb MATSUURA Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, spoke of Japan’s initial and continued investment in the project with the aim of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of United Nations peace operations.

“Through IPSTC, we have hosted 27 training events, equipping over 550 participants from 19 countries across Africa and Asia with essential skills including engineering, Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices response, and explosive hazard awareness,” stated Brigadier Sitienei in her speech.

Representing the Government of Switzerland, Colonel Markus Schefer emphasized that the workshop will forge a strategic path for the next decade, reaffirming Switzerland’s commitment to international peacekeeping efforts.

As the TPP enters its second decade, this workshop stands as both a celebration of the programme’s tangible achievements and a pivotal moment for future visioning. By reinforcing partnerships, advancing training methodologies, and embracing innovation, the TPP is poised to remain a cornerstone in building resilient peace operations across regions. Together, the global community recommits to equipping peacekeepers with the tools, skills, and support needed to meet the evolving demands of international peace and security.

A key area of interest during the talks was the promotion of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. Both parties expressed a strong commitment to advancing gender inclusion and empowering women as agents of peace and development. The collaboration aims to design and implement initiatives that support women's participation in leadership, peacebuilding, and community resilience.

The curriculum development process brings together a team of legal scholars, military planners, and education experts, focusing on building a course that is academically robust, context-specific, and compliant with global legal standards. The board is tasked with crafting tailored learning objectives, content modules, and a comprehensive course syllabus that reflect both global best practices and local realities.

A central feature of the curriculum design is the integration of gender perspectives and inclusivity in the study and implementation of IHL—ensuring the course aligns with IPSTC’s values and the broader Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.

These collaborative efforts are expected to yield a practical and impactful training course—empowering professionals to uphold humanitarian principles and protect vulnerable populations in conflict-affected environments.