The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, on 5 February 2026 hosted the Deputy Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), Lieutenant General J. Brennan, during his maiden visit to Kenya.
During the visit, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions focused on strengthening bilateral defence relations, jointly addressing emerging and evolving security threats, and enhancing cooperation in training, capacity building, and operational readiness.
The leaders reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and USAFRICOM, reiterating their shared commitment to regional and global peace, stability, and collective security. They noted that continued collaboration remains critical in tackling contemporary and future security challenges.
General Kahariri welcomed Lieutenant General Brennan to Kenya and reaffirmed KDF’s commitment to working closely with USAFRICOM and other strategic partners to advance peace and security across the continent. He highlighted Kenya’s ongoing defence modernisation programmes and underscored the importance of sustained international partnerships in addressing evolving security threats.
The visit reaffirmed the historic ties between the two militaries and signalled a renewed momentum towards deeper strategic engagement in addressing emerging security challenges in Africa.
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