The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to regional security after supporting Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel through a five-week Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) course at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi.
According to the British High Commission’s statement on Friday, November 21, 2025, the newly trained specialists are now equipped to counter IED threats and bolster African Union and United Nations peacekeeping operations across East Africa.
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Source: People Daily News
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