GERMAN CHANCELLOR H.E OLAF SCHOLZ VISIT TO HPSS

On his official visit to Kenya, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany H.E. Olaf Scholz paid a visit to our Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi.
 
His government and IPSTC have been in partnership since 2011. As a result, they have sponsored the construction of the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Complex in our Embakasi campus.
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During his visit, he was received by the Director Defence National Security Industries Major General Bernard Waliaula, and our Director Brigadier Joyce Sitienei. He was then given an overview of our mandate by our director and thereafter interacted with participants currently undertaking a course in Explosive Hazardous Awareness Training.
 
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“The tactics used in IED attacks continue to evolve as our adversaries seek to come up with new ways to overcome countermeasures developed. This complex will enhance this scope of training and development which will be aimed at enhancing the performance of individuals who pass through this institution for C-IED training,” Brig Sitienei reiterated in her speech.
 
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He was then given a demonstration of the school’s training capacity in countering improvised explosive devices and mine action. The day culminated with an assessment of the progress of the C-IED complex construction.
 
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Also present was the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs Hon Salim Mvurya, Ambassador of Germany to Kenya Mr Sebastian Groth and the Defence Attaché Germany to Kenya Colonel Holger Grossmann.
 
 

DIRECTOR OF THE DAY

IPSTC recently took part in a mentorship programme dubbed “Director of the Day” to promote the leadership abilities of young women in Kenya and support the 5th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. The program was designed to inspire and encourage the next generation of female leaders.  The director for the day came by virtue of this year’s International Women's Day theme; ‘DigitALL; Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality. 

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Ms. Ivy Jelimo, a second-year student at Daystar University pursuing a bachelor’s in biomedical science engineering was provided the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, advocate for change and promote gender equality through shadowing our Director, Brigadier Joyce Sitienei.

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On her first day, she delivered a speech during the official opening ceremony of the institution's high-level flagship course- the Regional Senior Mission Leaders course, the 27th of its kind. She did this alongside the Vice Chief of the Kenyan Defence Forces, Lt. General J M Mwangi who was the chief guest.

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Ms. Ivy Jelimo also got to attend meetings with the director and her stay was crowned with the chance to meet the German Chancellor, His Excellency Mr. Olaf Scholz.

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We here at IPSTC continue to break glass ceilings when it comes to gender equality and such initiatives help harness self-confidence and leadership skills among young women and girls. As Ms. Ivy proved to us, there is a need to invest more in young women and girls and guide them on how to use the digital space to champion and protect their rights.  

BENCHMARKING VISIT BY CENTRE OF ADVANCED LEARNING ZAMBIA AIRFORCE COMMAND

A delegation from the Centre of Advanced Learning (CAL) of the Zambia Airforce Command recently visited the National Defence University in Kenya to participate in a benchmarking exercise at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC). During the exercise, both centers shared their experiences and knowledge.
 
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The Vice Chancellor of the National Defence University, Lt. Gen. Jonah Mwangi, expressed the significance of the visit, stating that it demonstrates the need for a continuous exchange of knowledge, experience, and skills between countries facing similar security and developmental challenges. This exchange will ultimately contribute to achieving common goals of national security and development.
 
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