The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is strengthening its preparedness against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats through a technical partnership with the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS).
The engagement seeks to enhance the military’s institutional capacity, promote knowledge exchange and support the development of specialised doctrines for responding to complex security and emergency situations.
The KDF delegation, drawn from the Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive Doctrine Development Committee and led by Brigadier Bernadette Kikechi, was officially received at SAMHS Headquarters in South Africa.
The delegation was welcomed by the Deputy Chief of the South African Military Health Service, Major General M.Z. Mdutywa, who received the team on behalf of the Surgeon General.
The discussions focused on strengthening military health response capabilities through the sharing of technical expertise, development of operational doctrines and improved institutional preparedness.
The engagement comes amid growing concerns over the evolving risks posed by CBRN incidents, which require specialised response capabilities, well-equipped military health systems and effective coordination among security agencies.
Through the partnership, KDF seeks to draw on South Africa’s military health expertise to strengthen its capacity to protect military personnel and respond effectively to potential CBRN-related emergencies.
The cooperation also underscores the importance of international defence partnerships in improving operational readiness, strengthening military medical services and enhancing responses to emerging security threats.
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