KDF and GardaWorld formalise cooperation on military working dog training and welfare.
KDF and GardaWorld will support joint canine training, knowledge exchange and sustainable breeding to strengthen operational readiness.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has partnered with GardaWorld to strengthen military dog training and operational capabilities. The agreement also places emphasis on professional standards and animal welfare.
KDF’s Central Command (CENTCOM) and GardaWorld Security Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise the cooperation. It provides for joint training, knowledge exchange and sustainable breeding programmes to develop specialised canine capabilities.
Central Command General Officer Commanding Major General William Kamoiro presided over the signing ceremony. GardaWorld Security Africa’s Kenya Country Director Rishi Ahluwalia also attended, alongside senior military officers and company representatives.
Military dog training to strengthen readiness
Kamoiro said working dogs play a critical role in detection, patrol and security operations. He described the animals as force multipliers, underscoring their contribution to military operations.
He also said the partnership would improve handlers’ proficiency and canine performance, strengthening overall operational readiness. The cooperation brings together training and knowledge exchange as part of efforts to enhance those specialised capabilities.
Meanwhile, Ahluwalia reaffirmed GardaWorld’s commitment to the agreement and the development of specialised canine capabilities. He also stressed the importance of maintaining professional standards and animal welfare as the partners pursue those goals.
