Rwandese Army completed a tour days tour at the Kenya Army Military Police where they had been ushered in by Defense Attaché Brigadier General Joseph Demali on Wednesday.
The visit which aimed at benchmarking best practices for training of Military Police, was flagged off with a courtesy call to the Deputy Army Commander Major General Thomas Chepkuto.
Maj Gen Chepkuto hailed the visit noting that it was important to explore training opportunities as well as sharing experiences that influence bi-lateral interoperability while enhancing our ability to work and interact together.
"We love sharing our training with neighbours. That's how we strengthen the military. I hope you enjoyed the stay and we look forward working together as a team," he said.
The visit culminated at the School of Military Police (SOMP), with an apprising on the school’s curriculum and the syllabus. Commandant SOMP Major Leah Yegon demonstrated how the school program enhances training, education and development of military police personnel upon recommendation from various KDF units and formations subsequently imparting knowledge and honing their skills for tactical and deployable readiness
Speaking on behalf of the Rwandese delegation Brig Gen Joseph Demali said: “Both countries can learn from each other, not only in terms of military police tactics and doctrine but also in other military related fields. The unique histories of the two nations under East Africa Community (EAC) provide a background for mutual learning and greater understanding of social diversity and culture.”
Also present during the two-day visit was the Commandant Military Police Regiment Rwanda Defence Force, Col Joseph Karegire, officers and service members from the two nations.
Both Kenya and Rwanda have contributed forces to AMISOM, who have been struggling to distabilize Al-Shabaab militants. The militants have been weakened in the recent past with the troops managing to liberate Barire town, located in South of Shebelle region.