A Kenya Defence Forces delegation led by Major General Edward Rugendo engaged with senior United Nations officials in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. On 24 September 2026, the delegation held talks with Lieutenant General Cheryl Pearce, Acting Military Adviser in the Office of Military Affairs, focusing on strengthening the Women, Peace and Security Chiefs of Defence Network. Major General Rugendo emphasized the importance of senior military leadership in advancing women's participation in global peace and security. The engagements are part of Kenya's efforts to strengthen defence diplomacy and build specialised capabilities for contemporary peace support operations.
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