EXPANDING THE SHIELD
Protecting civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo demands mobility, adaptability and a sustained presence in areas vulnerable to attacks by armed groups. Rather than remaining in fixed locations,
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PROTECTING PEACE ON TWO FRONTS
Peacekeeping is often measured by the ability to confront armed conflict, but in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) is proving that today’s missions
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KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS ASSIST ORPHANS
For over two decades, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has witnessed a myriad of security challenges. In the Beni territory of North Kivu Province, the classroom has become
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FROM FEAR TO FRIENDSHIP
Four months ago, when Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force first arrived in Mantumbi, 35 kilometers north of their Mavivi base, the welcome was reserved, to say the least. Plagued by
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KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS URGE EDUCATION OVER GUNS AT KARTUSI SECONDARY SCHOOL
On 17 February 2025, the 5th Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5), deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), visited Kartusi
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KENYAN CONTINGENT TOPS FIB UNITY TOURNAMENT
Under overcast skies in Mavivi, Beni, the 5th Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
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KENYAN TROOPS IN DRC CONSTRUCT CLASSROOMS
Troops from the fourth contingent of the Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 4), serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), have today
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KENYAN MUSLIM SOLDIERS IN DRC EXTEND BROTHERHOOD TO MOSQUE IN BENI
On 13th November 2025, Kenyan Quick Reaction Force 4 (KENQRF 4) faithful serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) made a generous
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KENYAN TROOPS IN DRC EMERGE TOP IN MONUSCO SPORTS
The Fourth Contingent of Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 4) has emerged top in the just-concluded Beni Olympics, a multi-sport event that brought together military contingents and civilian staff serving
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KENQRF TROOPS CONDUCT LONG-RANGE PATROL TO BOLSTER SECURITY
Troops from the Kenyan Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF), serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), recently conducted a long-range patrol across Mbau,
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NEW FORCE INTERVENTION BRIGADE COMMANDER LAUDS KENYAN TROOPS FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE IN PURSUIT OF PEACE IN DRC
The new Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Commander, Brigadier General Alexander Masangura, has lauded Kenyan troops serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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