Brigadier Joseph Mokwena of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has become the first Kenyan Flag Officer to lead Sector West in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). This historic appointment signifies Kenya’s elevated role in global peacekeeping efforts.

• Brigadier Joseph Mokwena previously oversaw troops from Bangladesh, Tanzania, and Cameroon in Sector West.
• Prior to Mokwena’s command, Sector West leadership rotated among officers from countries such as Serbia and Burkina Faso.
• This appointment marks a shift for KDF from support roles to leading multinational forces, offering opportunities for professional growth and managing diverse contingents.
• The United Nations and MINUSCA leadership have praised Kenya's contribution for strengthening the mission's impartiality and effectiveness.