KDF In DR Congo Increases Patrols Amidst Ceasefire Violations
Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) has increased patrols in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid escalating tensions over suspected ceasefire violations.
The team conducted a long-range foot and vehicle patrol into Mayimoya village, 23 kilometers northeast of their main base in Mavivi. The operation attempted to protect people and dissuade armed groups as regional tensions rose.
This action occurred just days after President William Ruto witnessed the signing of a peace pact between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, which was brokered by US President Donald Trump on December 4.
During the day-long operation, Kenyan forces walked through Mayimoya village and its surroundings, engaging local leaders to demonstrate a strong UN presence in an attack-prone area.
Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) conducted a long-range foot and vehicle patrol into Mayimoya village, 23 km north-east of their main base in Mavivi. The operation directly advances MONUSCO’s tiered approach to civilian protection.
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The KDF acknowledged that the action was carried out to provide further reinforcement to UN troops, with whom they are serving, in order to safeguard the local Congolese population until national forces can assume full duty.
The patrol comes as Rwanda accuses the DRC and Burundian military of breaking the Washington Accords in a statement released on December 10, 2025.
Kigali also accused Kinshasa of failing to carry out important elements of the peace deal, such as neutralising the FDLR forces, which has slowed the resolution of the conflict.
“The responsibility for ceasefire violations, ongoing attacks, and fighting in South Kivu, DRC, cannot be placed on Rwanda,” the Rwandan Foreign Ministry said.
“Rwanda condemns the Congolese Army (FARDC) and the Burundian Army (FDNB), together with its coalition of the DRC-backed FDLR genocidal militias, systematically bombing civilian villages close to the Rwandan border.”
Adding, “The Burundian Army has amassed close to 20,000 troops in South Kivu in the service of the Government of DRC, and notably laid siege to Banyamulenge villages in Minembwe in a deliberate attempt to starve the residents.”
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At the same time, Rwanda also criticised the international community for failing to respond to recent developments and called for the urgent implementation of the Washington Accords.
“A return to full implementation of the Washington Accords is an urgent priority, as is the conclusion of the remaining annexes of the Doha Agreement between DRC and AFC/M23,” the statement read.
“This is the most viable path forward for peace, stability and prosperity in the Great Lakes region.”
On Monday, both the DRC and Burundi accused Rwanda of violating the agreement, brokered by President Trump, which aimed to end the long-running conflict.
KDF In DR Congo Increases Patrols Amidst Ceasefire Violations
