The new Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, on 3rd September 2025 paid an official visit to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Nairobi, underscoring the growing defence cooperation between Kenya and the United States.
On arrival, General Anderson was accorded military honours, including a guard mounted by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), before being received by the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri at the Defence Headquarters.
The two commanders held extensive discussions centered on enhancing military partnerships in the areas of regional security, counterterrorism, capacity building, professional military education, and joint operations.
General Anderson commended Kenya for its steadfast role in promoting peace and stability across the Horn of Africa, particularly in countering violent extremism and supporting peacekeeping missions in the region. He noted that Kenya remains a critical partner for the United States in advancing shared security interests.
On his part, General Kahariri welcomed the AFRICOM Commander and reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to working closely with the United States and other partners to strengthen peace and security across the continent. He highlighted Kenya’s ongoing defence modernization programmes and the importance of sustained international partnerships in addressing evolving security threats.
The visit not only reaffirmed the historic ties between the two militaries but also signaled a renewed push for deeper strategic engagement in addressing emerging security challenges in Africa.
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