KDF elite training in Jordan [Photo/The Star]
Kenya Defence Forces' elite units have finished their two week training on counter terrorism with the Jordanian Armed Forces.
100 soldiers were selected from the Special Forces and Ranger Regiment units to take part in the Swift Eagle 2017 training with Jordan's Quick Reaction Force.
According to Chief of the Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe both sides were able to share skills during the training and operate well under the same conditions.
"We believe doing the same exercise under the same conditions will enable us learn from each other and develop better skills to deal with these challenge. We have exchanged knowledge, ideas and shared our cultural differences to the benefit of both countries," the General said.
Defence CS Raychelle Omamo expressed her delight in seeing Kenyans and Jordanians train together to help boost security in both of their countries.
"The threats that we face in this world today are threats that one country cannot surmount alone. They are cross border, asymmetrical and require deep cooperation between friends," Omamo said. "I am glad that our Kenyan forces were able to come all the way to Jordan to join the JAF who previously came to Kenya and that demonstrates the depth of friendship between the two countries."