LAMU, Kenya, Jul 19 The Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces Gen Robert Kibochi arrived in Lamu Sunday to visit troops partaking in the ongoing Multi-Agency Field Training Exercise (FTX).
Gen Kibochi underscored the significance of joint training for mission readiness, which is critical to successful operations.
The FTX which is conducted within a multi-agency framework will train all stakeholders on interoperability whilst undertaking national interventions to safeguard the people and livelihoods of Kenyans.
Gen Kibochi noted from the troops on what they were learning, unlearning and relearning during the FTX, assess their mission readiness as well as, operational capabilities to address conventional and asymmetric threats.
The FTX has also benefited communities in the Operation Amani Boni area.
KDF and other MDA’s have engaged locals to identify and deliver on diverse Civil Military Engagements.
KDF has sank boreholes, built schools, rehabilitated infrastructure in dilapidated health centres and schools, and conducted medical clinics.
The exercise, which was launched late last month, has brought together Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to exercise how to effectively operate in a Multi-Agency framework.
The exercise incorporates troops from KDF, National Police, Kenya Coast Guard Service, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Service, the National Youth Service among others.
The exercise was designed to respond to emerging security threats, which require the employment of whole government approach in delivering.
The exercise will be conducted in Garissa, Tana River and Lamu counties.
These areas have been affected by terrorism, which has led to less development and fears among residents.
The areas are near the Kenya-Somalia border, which makes it easier for Al-Shabaab to attack at will.
Boni Forest in Lamu is an operation zone as the national government has since 2015 conducted a multi-agency security exercise dubbed Linda Boni, which is aimed at flushing out al-Shabaab militants believed to be hiding there.
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