THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES OF THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES VISITS THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE
Kigali, 5 November 2025
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Kenya Defence Forces (CDF-KDF), General Charles Muriu KAHARIRI, is on a working visit to Rwanda from 4 to 7 November 2025.
Today, General Kahariri, accompanied by his delegation, visited the Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force (MOD/RDF) Headquarters, where he was received by his counterpart, the Chief of Defence Staff of the RDF, General MK Mubarak. He then paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda.
Bilateral discussions were held with the purpose of reviewing the excellent defence cooperation between Rwanda and Kenya, identify new opportunities to further strengthen the existing partnership, and share perspectives on defence and security dynamics.
While addressing the media, General Kahariri said that his visit aims to reaffirm and deepen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries and their defence forces.
“Our coming here is an affirmation of the strong relationship between our two countries and our defence forces, right from the time Rwanda started the efforts to rebuild its defence forces in the aftermath of the genocide. This visit is about extending our friendship and exploring ways to further strengthen and expand our partnership. The KDF and RDF share much in common in areas such as training, regional peace, and stability, and we continue to learn from each other. We are grateful for the warm reception and look forward to finalizing the Defence Cooperation Agreement, which is now in its final stages,” he said.
The Chief of Defence Forces also visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where he paid respect to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. He also toured the Campaign Against Genocide Museum.
General KAHARIRI will also visit the RDF Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) in Nyakinama, where he will deliver a Lecture of Opportunity to participants of the Senior Command and Staff Course.
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