NEW FOUNDATION, RENEWED FAITH
In a powerful demonstration of commitment to the welfare of service personnel and their families, the Kenya Navy marked a significant milestone with the laying of a commemoration stone for
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HANDS OF VALOR: STRENGTHENING STABILTY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE ENGAGEMENT
In contemporary security operations, the path to lasting peace extends beyond conventional military action to include meaningful engagement with local communities. In the Jaradam area of Garissa County, Kenya Defence
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ONE PITCH, ONE MISSION: BUILDING OPERATIONAL COHESION THROUGH SPORT
In complex peacekeeping environments, where success depends as much on human relationships as it does on strategy and capability, building trust across diverse teams is mission-critical. A recent friendly football
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STRENGTHENING MILITARY HEALTHCARE THROUGH STRATEGIC BENCHMARKING
As modern militaries increasingly recognise healthcare as a critical pillar of operational readiness, strategic collaboration and knowledge exchange have become essential in building resilient and sustainable systems. The recent benchmarking
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CDF HOSTS JAPAN DELEGATION
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, today hosted a high-level Japanese delegation led by the Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of Japan, Lt Gen (Rtd)
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ENHANCING BILATERAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP
On 08 April 2026, Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, hosted Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, during an official visit
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STRATEGIC FORESIGHT FOR SENIOR MILITARY LEADERSHIP
H.E. Amb. (Dr) Monica Juma, DPhil (Oxon), EGH, delivered a high-level lecture to participants of Course 28-2025/2026 at the National Defence College on 8 April 2026. The lecture focused on
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STRENGTHENING MILITARY HEALTHCARE AND ADVANCING SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
Defence Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Patrick Mariru today held high level engagements aimed at strengthening military healthcare systems and advancing support for Kenya’s military veterans. Dr. Mariru kicked off the
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DEFTEC GRADUATES THE 4TH COHORT OF CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND PIONEER TVET ON WHEELS CLASS
The Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC) marked the 4th Cohort of Tufuzu Youth Construction Skills Development Course graduation ceremony presided by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri
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PLANT, PROTECT, PRESERVE
The Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya accompanied by the Principal Secretary Forestry Hon. Gitonga Mugambi today led a tree planting exercise that took place in Loita forest, Narok County.
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SHARED PURPOSE
KDF personnel operating at Mukutani area, Baringo County, conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity at Jerusalem Village where they distributed food and water to residents as part of efforts to
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KDF HOSTS DELEGATION FROM EGYPTIAN MILITARY ACADEMY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) hosted a delegation from the Egyptian Military Academy at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi, on 7th April 2026, in a visit aimed at enhancing professional military
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