Upon their return to Kenya, the delegation formally presented the chairmanship certificate to General Kahariri at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi on Tuesday.
According to KDF, Kenya’s elevation to the role points to the growing international confidence in the country’s military leadership and its contribution to promoting peace and security.
“Kenya’s election to lead the Network demonstrates growing international confidence in KDF’s leadership and its contribution to promoting inclusive approaches to peace and security,” the military said in a statement.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) responsibilities :
During its one-year term, Kenya will steer the Network’s strategic priorities and champion the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Additionally, Kenya will strengthen cooperation among member countries in responding to emerging security challenges.
The Women, Peace and Security agenda is anchored in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which calls for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, humanitarian action and post-conflict recovery.
The appointment will allow KDF to share its experience in integrating gender perspectives within defence institutions.
The latest international role comes as KDF continues to strengthen its profile in regional and global security matters.
This has mainly been through peacekeeping missions, military diplomacy and defence partnerships with militaries from countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
According to the 2026 Global Firepower Index, Kenya is ranked the 12th strongest military in Africa and 84th globally.
