Kenyan peacekeepers operating under the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo have conducted a joint combat patrol alongside the Congolese army in North Kivu, according to an official statement by MONUSCO.
The patrol, carried out along the Mavivi–Mbau–Mandumbi axis, forms part of Operation Umoja a coordinated security initiative aimed at neutralizing armed groups and strengthening civilian protection in the volatile region.
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In a post published Wednesday morning, MONUSCO confirmed that the joint operation involved Kenyan troops and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). The mission is described as a strategic response to persistent insecurity caused by armed factions operating in the area.
The announcement comes amid ongoing clashes in several parts of North Kivu, where government forces and various armed movements continue to contest territorial control.
Operation Umoja signals a reinforced security posture by UN peacekeepers, who have previously faced criticism from sections of the Congolese population over their perceived limited engagement in active combat situations.
It remains unclear whether the patrol marks the beginning of sustained offensive operations or is part of routine stabilization measures under MONUSCO’s protection mandate.
Security analysts say the involvement of Kenyan troops in coordinated ground patrols reflects a broader regional dimension to efforts aimed at restoring stability in eastern Congo.
