During their visit, Kurta and Leins met British Army Colonel Andy Mason, commander of the British Peace Support Team, Simon Mulongo, director of the Eastern African Standby Brigade (EASBRIG), and IPSTC Commandant Lieutenant Colonel M.K. Kombo of the Kenyan Navy.
IPSTC is a dynamic, evolving organization focused on supporting continental and regional stability through training and educational support to the African Union, EASBRIG, and all the countries of Africa. It continues to train military, police, and civilian personnel in all aspects of Peace Support Operations (PSO) to help improve the effectiveness of the international response to complex emergencies.
The Peace Support Training Center (PSTC) was established in January 2001 as part of the Kenyan Defense Staff College. Initially, PSTC conducted United Nations PSO Courses for Kenyan personnel but as it has evolved, PSTC opened its facilities and training to regional, continental and international students.
In July 2006, PSTC became a separate Kenyan Defense establishment and in the fall of 2007, PSTC took initial steps towards developing a strategic plan, and consequently changed its name to the International Peace Support Training Centre.
Since 2002, CJTF-HOA personnel have used military-to-military mentorship as the cornerstone to building regional security. CJTF-HOA has supported development by building and refurbishing schools, clinics and hospitals and conducting dozens of medical and veterinary civil action projects.