The Defence Secretary has paid a visit to Africa – his first time on the continent.

Gavin Williamson landed in Nairobi, Kenya with a packed schedule – his first stop, the British Peace Support Team in Karen on the outskirts of the city.

Britain funds around 30% of the training courses that run at the International Peace Support Training Centre, ranging from IED disposal, to promoting females in peacekeeping roles.

It is this training, and the difficulties women face in conflict, that the Defence Secretary has as a priority.