US, Kenya expand innovation, crisis response readiness during Justified Accord 2026 MEDCAP

Carla Benini, acting deputy chief of mission for the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, distributes a toy to a local resident during the Justified Accord 2026 Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) outreach activities at Laresoro, Kenya, Feb. 27, 2026. Her visit highlighted U.S. diplomatic support for the multinational medical engagement and the partnership between U.S., Kenyan, and international forces working alongside local health providers to deliver care in remote communities. JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for missions with the United Nations and African Union, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) this year's exercise is hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, and is U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Beverly Roche)