The UK-Kenya Intergovernmental Liaison Committee (ILC) convened on 26 June 2025 at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, bringing together senior defence officials from both nations to deepen bilateral military cooperation under the existing Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA).
Among those in attendance were Brigadier Samwel Kimani, Chief of Strategic Plans and Policy (SP&P), and UK Defence Advisor to Kenya, Brigadier Oliver Bryant, alongside other senior officers.
In his opening remarks, Brigadier Kimani highlighted the importance of the forum as a platform to reflect on shared achievements, reaffirm mutual commitments, and chart the future of defence collaboration.
The meeting reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to training over 1,100 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel annually. It also underscored continued UK support in areas including infrastructure development, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism efforts through the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) and the British Peace Support Team.
The ILC further committed to enhancing legal oversight and strengthening community engagement, reinforcing its role as a vital mechanism for managing grievances and promoting transparency within the defence partnership.
The session concluded with both governments reiterating a shared vision for a modern, transparent, and cooperative defence relationship—grounded in mutual respect and focused on regional peace and stability.
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