On 24 June 2025, the 10th United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme Stakeholders’ Workshop 2025 commenced under the theme “A Decade of Strengthening Peace Operations”, at the Humanitarian Peace Support School.
The Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP) was launched in 2015 to conduct peacekeeping engineering training in East Africa for uniformed peacekeepers with the aim to enhance peacekeepers’ capacity in engineering, medical and C4ISR and camp security technology through the provision of training and operational support.
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.
