A special force within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has taken part in rigorous drills conducted by the United Kingdom Royal Marines following a visit to Kenya by HMS Lancaster, a British Royal Navy warship. During the visit, Kenyan Marines-in-the-making took on the challenge of completing visit, board, search, and seizure exercises - tactics frequently used to counter piracy, terrorism, and smuggling. The Kenya Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) is a five-year partnership between the UK and Kenya to establish a self-sustaining training cycle through the Kenyan Navy. Security partnershipThis followed a 12-week training by British Marines from Commando Royal Marines which majored in physical fitness and amphibious assaults. It marked the beginning of a self-sustaining training cycle, whereby the Kenyan Navy would eventually be able to train their own Marine Commandos.

Source: Daily Nation July 30, 2024 17:24 UTC