37 YEARS OF HONOUR, SERVICE AND ENDURING COMRADESHIP

Military service is defined by discipline, sacrifice, loyalty and an unwavering commitment to duty. Beyond the demands of military life, it forges enduring bonds of comradeship, shared purpose and professional excellence that transcend rank, appointments and retirement.

Celebrating this enduring military heritage, Kenya Military Academy (KMA) Intake 24 reunited on 7 November 2026 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS), Embakasi, Nairobi, to commemorate 37 years of distinguished service, professional growth and dedication to the nation.

The reunion brought together serving and retired officers to celebrate their shared military journey, reflect on decades of service and honour their collective contribution to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and national security.

Among the distinguished officers in attendance were the Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter; Commandant KMA, Major General Joel M’Arimi; and Director General, Directorate of National Security Industries, Major General Faustino Lobaly.

Addressing his fellow officers, Lieutenant General Ketter reflected on their formative years at the Academy, recalling the rigorous training, shared experiences and challenges that shaped their military careers. He paid tribute to the intake’s dedication, sacrifices and professional accomplishments, emphasising the enduring bonds of comradeship that continue to unite them nearly four decades later.

Beyond celebrating their military legacy, the reunion provided an opportunity to advance awareness of veterans’ welfare through a sensitisation session on available support programmes, entitlements and institutional welfare structures for retired military personnel.

The engagement highlighted the importance of recognising veterans’ sacrifices, safeguarding their dignity and well-being, and appreciating their continued contribution to national development.

The 37-year milestone was not merely a celebration of time served, but a tribute to a shared legacy of leadership, resilience, professionalism and lifelong commitment to the nation.

The reunion reaffirmed that while military careers may take different paths, the values instilled through service and the bonds forged in uniform endure long after active duty.