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Uhuru in full military fatigues as he welcomes Jordanian king –PHOTOS

“I am convinced that now our forces are ready for real problems in either of our countries, or elsewhere, should the need arise to tackle either conventional or asymmetric threats,” said President Kenyatta.

July 6, 2020 by Webmaster 8671 2 0

AUSSOM LEADERSHIP ENGAGES KDF TROOPS IN SECTOR TWO

Senior leadership of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) visited the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)-led Sector Two, strengthening command-level engagement and gaining first-hand insight into the

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 1255 0 0

SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS FOR AN EVOLVING OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The evolving character of warfare demands military leaders who can anticipate change, align capabilities with emerging threats and make prudent decisions on the employment of limited resources. These imperatives formed

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 2594 0 0

BUILDING SURVIVAL CAPABILITY FOR OPERATIONAL READINESS

Survival in demanding operational environments depends on preparation, sound judgement and the ability to respond decisively when conditions deteriorate. For military personnel operating in aviation, maritime and other water-related environments...

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 3501 4 0

KDF ENGINEERS GIVE SANGAILU DAM A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

Reliable access to water is critical to sustaining troops in operational areas, directly supporting their welfare, health and ability to maintain mission readiness in demanding environments. Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 1837 0 0

STRENGTHENING CAPACITY IN HUMAN RESOURCE ADVISORY AND GOVERNANCE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Strengthening institutional governance, promoting professionalism, and ensuring that public bodies effectively manage the workforce entrusted with executing state mandates depends heavily on continuous human resource training. Regular orientation...

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 1143 1 0

PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT

Strengthening defence cooperation, professional engagement and military-to-military relations formed the focus of a courtesy call by the Commander of the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ), Brigadier General Olivier Poncet, on

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 3186 5 0

KDF LEADERS HONOURED WITH FRENCH NATIONAL DECORATIONS

Senior Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) leaders have received prestigious French national decorations in recognition of their distinguished service and contribution to strengthening defence and security cooperation between Kenya and France.

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 1501 1 0

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SHINES AT NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

National security and development are increasingly shaped by the ability of institutions to harness technology, innovation and specialised expertise to address emerging challenges and contribute to national progress. The Ministry

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 3915 5 0

SECURITY ENABLES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AS LAMU REFINERY TAKES SHAPE

Kenya’s drive towards greater energy security, industrialisation and regional economic integration has received a major boost following the groundbreaking of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County on

1 day ago by Loise Nakae 1375 0 0

STRENGTHENING REGIONAL TIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION

Professional military education thrives on the exchange of knowledge, shared experiences and collaboration among institutions. In this spirit, the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Karen, hosted a delegation from

2 days ago by V M Thiong'o 3812 4 0

KENYA AND ZAMBIA REINFORCE DEFENCE TIES THROUGH MILITARY EDUCATION

Professional military education has become an important instrument of defence diplomacy, enabling defence forces to exchange strategic perspectives, share operational experience and build relationships that strengthen collective responses to...

3 days ago by Loise Nakae 8108 12 0

CS MURKOMEN CHAMPIONS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AS A PILLAR OF NATIONAL SECURITY

Citizen participation is increasingly becoming an important component of national security, providing security institutions with grassroots insights, strengthening public trust and enabling emerging threats to be identified before they escalate...

3 days ago by Loise Nakae 1326 0 0

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