KDF officials with the delegation from Zambia /HANDOUTThe Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) hosted a 25-member delegation from the Zambia Command and Staff College for a study tour in Nairobi on September 28, strengthening military-to-military cooperation and professional knowledge exchange between the two countries.
The delegation, led by Colonel Charles Chembo, paid a courtesy call on Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General John Omenda at Defence Headquarters.
The discussions focused on areas of mutual interest and opportunities to deepen defence cooperation between the KDF and the Zambian Armed Forces.
KDF Chief of Training Brigadier Alex Nteere underscored the importance of sustained collaboration in professional military education.
He said engagements between military training institutions provide opportunities to “exchange experiences, strengthen institutional capacity and develop adaptable leaders capable of operating effectively in complex security environments.”
During the visit, the delegation received strategic briefings on the global and regional security environment, Kenya’s strategic profile, national security architecture, defence policy and the KDF’s contribution to regional peace and stability.
The sessions also explored Kenya-Zambia defence cooperation, with participants exchanging views on contemporary security challenges, military leadership, strategic planning and operational readiness.
The discussions provided an opportunity for participants to “share experiences and examine approaches to strengthening professional military practice.”
Colonel Chembo said the visit was part of the Zambia Command and Staff College’s strategic engagement programme, designed to expose participants to different approaches and best practices in military leadership and administration across the region.
He said “greater collaboration and knowledge exchange among African armed forces are critical to developing professional, interoperable and mission-ready forces capable of responding to increasingly interconnected security challenges.”
The study tour strengthened the defence relationship between Kenya and Zambia while highlighting the role of professional military education in advancing defence diplomacy and regional security cooperation.
