In June, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla visited the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters, where he was received by the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Lt General Mubarakh Muganga for bilateral talks on further deepening the existing relations between the two armies.

In addition to the talks, General Ogolla took the opportunity to pay a courtesy call to the Minister of Defence, Juvénal Marizamunda.

Speaking after the visit, Gen F Ogolla said that though he was in Rwanda for the EAC member states Armed Forces Command Post Exercise (CPX) “Ushirikiano Imara”, he found it necessary to hold bilateral talks with his Rwandan counterpart.

This visit underscores the ongoing commitment to strengthen the partnership between KDF and RDF which extends beyond training and encompasses various aspects of security cooperation.

Meanwhile, General Ogolla also paid his respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, further emphasizing the significance of fostering unity and understanding between the two nations.