The Commandant Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Karen, Maj Gen E M Kinuthia attended a meeting of the Commandants of EAC Partner States Defence Forces Senior Command and Staff Colleges in Kinshasa, DR Congo from 26 to 27 August 2025.
The meeting brought together Commandants of EAC Defence Forces Senior Joint Command and Staff Colleges with an aim of reviewing the status of cooperation in training and follow up on the implementation of previous decisions of the Sectorial Council on cooperation in Defence.
The Commander of DRC Military Schools General Command, Lt Gen Rwibasira Obed, who officially opened the meeting, stated that the Government of DRC was pleased to host the meeting. He further noted that such engagements were necessary to foster peace in the region.
The meeting, which was chaired by the Commandant JCSC, Karen, is normally held twice a year and hosted by EAC Partner States on a rotational basis. This year’s meeting was an inaugural hosting by DR Congo.
In his remarks, the Chair of the meeting, Maj Gen Kinuthia, underscored the pivotal role the meeting plays in enhancing cooperation amongst the EAC Partner States. He also thanked the Government of DRC and moreso FARDC for hosting the meeting.
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