The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continues to preserve the proud traditions of its airborne forces by honouring the courage, sacrifice and exceptional service of the elite men and women who
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A threat in Ituri province is never a distant affair for peacekeepers based in North Kivu. Instability rarely respects administrative boundaries, and armed groups operating in one area often pivot,
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Sustained engagement with young people in conflict-affected zones is not a peripheral goodwill exercise but a strategic imperative for peacekeeping operations, as unengaged youth present the most accessible recruitment pool
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In conflict environments where insecurity and humanitarian hardship continue to affect vulnerable populations, peacekeeping increasingly extends beyond military operations to include human-centred engagements that strengthen trust, dignity and...
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In a move to fulfill the United Nations’ civilian protection mandate, Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5), operating under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic
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In the theatre of peace support operations, the true measure of impact often extends beyond the primary responsibilities. For peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the
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Kenyan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are demonstrating how security operations can directly translate into improved human welfare in
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The Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Lieutenant General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, commended the Kenyan troops of the
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Kenyan and Tanzanian contingents serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) came together for joint Eid Al Fitr prayers at Kenya’s
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The 5th Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) has demonstrated a high level of combat readiness after successfully passing a rigorous five-day Operational Effectiveness Inspection (OEI) conducted by the United
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On 03 March 2026, female peacekeepers from the Kenyan and Tanzanian Quick Reaction Forces deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
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On 24 February 2026, the Kenyan 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5), deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the the Congo (MONUSCO), donated
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