VISIT BY THE SWITZERLAND AMBASSADOR TO KENYA

The Switzerland Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Mirko Giulietti, visited the Humanitarian Peace Support School, where he was received by the Director IPSTC Major General C L Mwazighe and the Commandant HPSS Brigadier C Mundui. The visit formed part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration in support of international peace operations and capacity building.During the visit, the Ambassador was taken through a comprehensive briefing on the mandate of the institution, its training programmes, and the institution’s contribution to preparing personnel for peace support operations. Discussions also focused on existing capacity gaps and opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Switzerland and the training institution to further strengthen operational readiness for peace missions.In his remarks, the Director of IPSTC highlighted the importance of sustained partnerships in advancing the Centre’s mission of building the capacity of peace support personnel across the region and beyond.The Ambassador commended the institution for its role in advancing professional training for peace operations and reiterated Switzerland’s continued commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance global peace and security.The Ambassador observed the ongoing Heavy Equipment Engineering Intermediate Course under UNTPP, which is currently being delivered by a Swiss instructor. The programme, which focuses on enhancing engineering and operational support capabilities for peacekeeping missions, reflects the collaborative efforts between the United Nations and member states to strengthen the technical capacity of troop-contributing countries.

The visit underscored the strong partnership between Switzerland and IPSTC in advancing professional training and capacity development for peace support operations. Through such engagements, the Centre continues to reinforce its role as a key regional hub for peace support training and collaboration.