Editor's Review

The Kenyan Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) has taken part in action-packed training exercises delivered by the UK Royal Marines.

The Kenyan Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) took part in an intense training exercise conducted by the British Royal Marines following a visit to Kenya by HMS Lancaster, a Royal Navy warship.

In a statement by the British High Commission on Tuesday, July 30, the Royal Marines delivered training and practical demonstrations to the Kenyan Marines at the Port of Mombasa.

"The Kenyan Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) has taken part in action-packed training exercises delivered by the UK Royal Marines, as part of a visit to Kenya by HMS Lancaster, a British Royal Navy Frigate.

Kenyan Marines during the training.

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"After Royal Marines from 42 Commando delivered training and practical demonstrations, Kenyan Marines-in-the-making took on the challenge of completing visit, board, search, and seizure exercises - tactics frequently used to counter piracy, terrorism, and smuggling," read part of the British High Commission.

The Commission added that the exercise complemented the basic training of the KMCU and demonstrated the ongoing commitment of the UK and Kenya to strengthen the Kenya Defence Forces, ensuring regional stability and security.

The HMS Lancaster.

The Commission also noted that the creation of the KMCU is part of a five-year UK-Kenya partnership aimed at establishing a self-sustaining training cycle for the Kenyan Navy to train their own Marine Commandos.

"It’s fantastic to see that the UK and Kenya have taken advantage of this opportunity to add serious value to the Kenyan Marines training programme – a great example of how our security partnership is making a real difference to Kenya’s military capacity and capability. Together, we’re going far - making Kenya, the UK, and the region safer and more secure," Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, stated.

The Kenyan Marines during the training.

The British High Commission disclosed that the HMS Lancaster visited the Port of Mombasa for a short operational break from patrols and will return to her long-standing presence in the Gulf region.

"Her visit to Mombasa provides an opportunity to demonstrate the close, historic relationship between the UK and Kenyan Armed Forces," the Commission stated.