KENYA AIR FORCE DRIVES AFRICAN AIR POWER INTEGRATION FOR MULTINATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE
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Strengthening multinational air power cooperation and operational interoperability is critical to enhancing Africa’s capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to humanitarian emergencies and emerging security challenges.
The Kenya Air Force (KAF), in partnership with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) and the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF) Secretariat, convened a trilateral meeting at KAF Headquarters on 15 October 2026 to advance preparations for the inaugural AAAF Command Post and Field Training Exercise (AAAFEX 2027), scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kisumu and Busia.
The visiting delegation was led by Major General Melissa Coburn, representing the AAAF Co-Chair, alongside AAAF Secretary General Colonel Kristin Cullinan and Co-Secretary General Group Captain Olakule Bankole. The delegation was received by the Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliaula, accompanied by the KAF exercise planning team led by the Exercise Director and Base Commander Laikipia Air Base, Brigadier Hillary Kipkurui.
