MONUSCO – Ministry of Defence

AGENTS OF CHANGE: KENQRF FET ENGAGES WOMEN IN BOIKENE

In eastern DRC, conflict prevention and management depend on engaging women as active participants rather than treating them only as affected populations. When women take part in conflict management, they

1 day ago by John Kiarie 2225 2 0

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA VERIFIES STABILITY IN ONCE VOLATILE EASTERN DRC AXES

The return of normalcy to the once volatile Mavivi-Mbau-Musuku-Mandumbi and Mavivi-Mbau-Oicha axes stands as a testament to the relentless efforts of the MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) and the Armed

4 days ago by John Kiarie 1857 1 0

MISSION READY: KDF PEACEKEEPERS SHARPEN PROTECTIVE MOBILITY AND DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES

Operational readiness, tactical proficiency and force protection remain critical to safeguarding peacekeepers operating in volatile security environments. In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), persistent threats from illegal armed...

8 days ago by John Kiarie 6898 5 0

MONUSCO FORCE COMMANDER COMMENDS KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS FOR IMPACT IN MAMBASA

Protecting civilians in complex conflict environments demands more than military presence. It requires decisive operations against armed groups, sustained engagement with communities, support to local security structures and the protection

October 5, 2026 by Loise Nakae 13810 7 0

FIB COMMANDER APPLAUDS PEACE EFFORTS IN MAMBASA

For more than a month of static combat deployment in Mambasa Territory, Ituri Province, Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) has supported MONUSCO’s protection of civilians mandate through sustained

September 19, 2026 by Loise Nakae 11268 5 0

ITURI GOVERNOR COMMENDS SECURITY GAINS

Since the 5th Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) established a Static Combat Deployment in Mambasa, Ituri province, more than a month ago, its civilian protection efforts under the MONUSCO

September 13, 2026 by Hardley Mudegu 4016 0 0

CELEBRATING THE FIGHTING SOLDIERS FROM THE SKY: HONOURING THE LEGACY OF KENYA’S AIRBORNE WARRIORS

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

August 6, 2026 by Loise Nakae 14733 7 0

CLOSING THE PROTECTION DISTANCE

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,

August 4, 2026 by Loise Nakae 2514 4 0

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,

July 21, 2026 by John Kiarie 2449 1 0

FOSTERING MISSION INTERCONNECTEDNESS

Modern peacekeeping operations depend on more than the physical presence of troops in the field. Their effectiveness is anchored in an interconnected mission architecture where leadership, technology, logistics and operational

July 12, 2026 by John Kiarie 3051 1 0

KEEPING THE PROMISE

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

July 1, 2026 by John Kiarie 4769 4 0

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

June 26, 2026 by John Kiarie 4449 2 0

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