The National Assembly is set to debate the Report on Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Kenya and the Government of Seychelles.

The Report by the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations chaired by Hon. Nelson Koech recommends approval of the DCA signed between the two Governments on July 18, 2022.

While moving the Motion on the Report in the House, the Committee Vice Chairperson  Hon. Major (Rtd.) Bashir Abdullah, said the Agreement would help entrench the already existing cooperation between the two Countries, and open a new frontier to enhance Kenya's Defence Forces capabilities especially for the Kenya Navy.

"Seychelles and Kenya share a common border at sea. Therefore, being neighbours, it is imperative that they maintain structured defence cooperation for their mutual benefit," said Hon. Bashir.

Hon. Elijah Memusi (Kajiado Central), who seconded the Motion said both countries were obligated to safeguard discipline and adherence to law and order for troops deployed to joint training exercises 

The DCA will allow for strategic sharing of intelligence for individual and mutual-defence benefits.