Some 89 military officers from 15 countries have completed a combat training at the Joint Command and Staff College Karen in Nairobi.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the graduation of cohort 39-2023/24 on Wednesday.
The class of 2023/24 was made up of a select contingent of 68 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) commissioned officers and 21 officers drawn from 14 other countries in Africa and beyond of the ranks of Major and Lieutenant Colonel.
The men and women graduating successfully underwent an enduring 48 weeks of training at the premier college.
Duale said the academic modules used have impacted the course participants with knowledge to combat modern and emerging security challenges.
“This being a very vital course in the life and career of an officer, it equips them to be refined, knowledgeable and competent commanders, as well as expand their view on socioeconomic and political developments globally,” he said.
The CS was accompanied by Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lt Gen John Omenda, Army Commander Lt Gen David Tarus and Airforce Commander Maj Gen Fatma Ahmed.
Others present include Navy Commander Maj Gen Paul Otieno, JCSC Commandant Maj Gen Eric Kinuthia among other Senior Officers.